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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,359.60, 608,664.60 and 336,375.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,359.60, 608,664.60 and 336,375.60 is: 503,839.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,359.60 : 608,664.60 = 336,375.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,359.60/608,664.60 = 336,375.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,359.60x = 608,664.60 × 336,375.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,359.60x = 204,739,920,023.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,739,920,023.76/406,359.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503,839.26

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