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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,321.65, 608,921.96 and 306,371.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,321.65, 608,921.96 and 306,371.99 is: 459,135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,321.65 : 608,921.96 = 306,371.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,321.65/608,921.96 = 306,371.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,321.65x = 608,921.96 × 306,371.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,321.65x = 186,556,632,630.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 186,556,632,630.35/406,321.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459,135.35

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