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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,996.54, 609,056.30 and 294,517.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,996.54, 609,056.30 and 294,517.97 is: 441,821.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,996.54 : 609,056.30 = 294,517.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,996.54/609,056.30 = 294,517.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,996.54x = 609,056.30 × 294,517.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,996.54x = 179,378,025,091.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,378,025,091.71/405,996.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,821.56

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