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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,995.54, 609,054.80 and 294,516.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,995.54, 609,054.80 and 294,516.97 is: 441,820.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,995.54 : 609,054.80 = 294,516.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,995.54/609,054.80 = 294,516.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,995.54x = 609,054.80 × 294,516.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,995.54x = 179,376,971,264.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,376,971,264.73/405,995.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,820.06

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