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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,753.80, 608,112.30 and 311,793.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,753.80, 608,112.30 and 311,793.80 is: 467,292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,753.80 : 608,112.30 = 311,793.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,753.80/608,112.30 = 311,793.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,753.80x = 608,112.30 × 311,793.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,753.80x = 189,605,644,843.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,605,644,843.74/405,753.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,292.35

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