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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,001.04, 609,063.05 and 294,522.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,001.04, 609,063.05 and 294,522.48 is: 441,828.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,001.04 : 609,063.05 = 294,522.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,001.04/609,063.05 = 294,522.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,001.04x = 609,063.05 × 294,522.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,001.04x = 179,382,759,962.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,382,759,962.36/406,001.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441,828.33

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