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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,026.99, 609,037.13 and 317,355.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,026.99, 609,037.13 and 317,355.03 is: 476,029.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,026.99 : 609,037.13 = 317,355.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,026.99/609,037.13 = 317,355.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,026.99x = 609,037.13 × 317,355.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,026.99x = 193,280,995,075.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,280,995,075.49/406,026.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,029.92

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