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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,763.80, 608,127.30 and 311,803.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,763.80, 608,127.30 and 311,803.80 is: 467,307.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,763.80 : 608,127.30 = 311,803.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,763.80/608,127.30 = 311,803.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,763.80x = 608,127.30 × 311,803.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,763.80x = 189,616,403,023.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,616,403,023.74/405,763.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 467,307.34

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