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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,984.60, 608,102.10 and 336,000.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,984.60, 608,102.10 and 336,000.60 is: 503,276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,984.60 : 608,102.10 = 336,000.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,984.60/608,102.10 = 336,000.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,984.60x = 608,102.10 × 336,000.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,984.60x = 204,322,670,461.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,322,670,461.26/405,984.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,276.90

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