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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,931.60, 608,897.40 and 300,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,931.60, 608,897.40 and 300,955.60 is: 451,433.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,931.60 : 608,897.40 = 300,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,931.60/608,897.40 = 300,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,931.60x = 608,897.40 × 300,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,931.60x = 183,251,082,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,251,082,355.44/405,931.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 451,433.40

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