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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,982.60, 608,099.10 and 335,998.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,982.60, 608,099.10 and 335,998.60 is: 503,273.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,982.60 : 608,099.10 = 335,998.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,982.60/608,099.10 = 335,998.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,982.60x = 608,099.10 × 335,998.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,982.60x = 204,320,446,261.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,320,446,261.26/405,982.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,273.90

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