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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,027.99, 609,038.62 and 317,356.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,027.99, 609,038.62 and 317,356.03 is: 476,031.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,027.99 : 609,038.62 = 317,356.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,027.99/609,038.62 = 317,356.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,027.99x = 609,038.62 × 317,356.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,027.99x = 193,282,078,559.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,282,078,559.88/406,027.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476,031.41

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