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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,349.74, 561,139.57 and 304,197.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,349.74, 561,139.57 and 304,197.85 is: 420,075.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,349.74 : 561,139.57 = 304,197.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,349.74/561,139.57 = 304,197.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,349.74x = 561,139.57 × 304,197.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,349.74x = 170,697,450,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,697,450,743.92/406,349.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420,075.21

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