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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,738.40, 608,607.60 and 405,738.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,738.40, 608,607.60 and 405,738.40 is: 608,607.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,738.40 : 608,607.60 = 405,738.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,738.40/608,607.60 = 405,738.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,738.40x = 608,607.60 × 405,738.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,738.40x = 246,935,473,851.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,935,473,851.84/405,738.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,607.60

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