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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,812.40, 608,862.60 and 405,812.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,812.40, 608,862.60 and 405,812.40 is: 608,862.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,812.40 : 608,862.60 = 405,812.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,812.40/608,862.60 = 405,812.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,812.40x = 608,862.60 × 405,812.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,812.40x = 247,083,992,976.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,083,992,976.24/405,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,862.60

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