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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,825.20, 608,737.80 and 403,492.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,825.20, 608,737.80 and 403,492.40 is: 605,238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,825.20 : 608,737.80 = 403,492.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,825.20/608,737.80 = 403,492.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,825.20x = 608,737.80 × 403,492.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,825.20x = 245,621,075,892.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,621,075,892.72/405,825.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605,238.60

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