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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,966.24, 560,768.88 and 311,638.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,966.24, 560,768.88 and 311,638.56 is: 430,472.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,966.24 : 560,768.88 = 311,638.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,966.24/560,768.88 = 311,638.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,966.24x = 560,768.88 × 311,638.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,966.24x = 174,757,206,256.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,757,206,256.01/405,966.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 430,472.26

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