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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,831.60, 608,747.40 and 394,167.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,831.60, 608,747.40 and 394,167.60 is: 591,251.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,831.60 : 608,747.40 = 394,167.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,831.60/608,747.40 = 394,167.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,831.60x = 608,747.40 × 394,167.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,831.60x = 239,948,501,664.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,948,501,664.24/405,831.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591,251.40

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