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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,043.40, 607,752.90 and 316,813.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,043.40, 607,752.90 and 316,813.80 is: 474,196.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,043.40 : 607,752.90 = 316,813.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,043.40/607,752.90 = 316,813.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,043.40x = 607,752.90 × 316,813.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,043.40x = 192,544,505,710.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,544,505,710.02/406,043.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474,196.86

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