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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,780.08, 608,670.36 and 316,900.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,780.08, 608,670.36 and 316,900.40 is: 475,350.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,780.08 : 608,670.36 = 316,900.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,780.08/608,670.36 = 316,900.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,780.08x = 608,670.36 × 316,900.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,780.08x = 192,887,880,552.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,887,880,552.14/405,780.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475,350.79

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