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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,317.79, 607,005.80 and 262,995.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,317.79, 607,005.80 and 262,995.47 is: 392,893.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,317.79 : 607,005.80 = 262,995.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,317.79/607,005.80 = 262,995.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,317.79x = 607,005.80 × 262,995.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,317.79x = 159,639,774,348.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,639,774,348.75/406,317.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,893.88

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