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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,770.08, 608,655.20 and 316,890.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,770.08, 608,655.20 and 316,890.40 is: 475,335.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,770.08 : 608,655.20 = 316,890.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,770.08/608,655.20 = 316,890.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,770.08x = 608,655.20 × 316,890.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,770.08x = 192,876,989,790.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,876,989,790.08/405,770.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,335.66

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