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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,013.52, 609,230.27 and 294,612.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,013.52, 609,230.27 and 294,612.19 is: 442,070.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,013.52 : 609,230.27 = 294,612.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,013.52/609,230.27 = 294,612.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,013.52x = 609,230.27 × 294,612.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,013.52x = 179,486,664,058.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,486,664,058.99/406,013.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442,070.66

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