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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,012.52, 609,228.77 and 294,611.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,012.52, 609,228.77 and 294,611.19 is: 442,069.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,012.52 : 609,228.77 = 294,611.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,012.52/609,228.77 = 294,611.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,012.52x = 609,228.77 × 294,611.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,012.52x = 179,485,611,438.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,485,611,438.88/406,012.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,069.16

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