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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,659.60, 609,989.40 and 301,683.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,659.60, 609,989.40 and 301,683.60 is: 452,525.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,659.60 : 609,989.40 = 301,683.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,659.60/609,989.40 = 301,683.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,659.60x = 609,989.40 × 301,683.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,659.60x = 184,023,798,153.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,023,798,153.84/406,659.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452,525.40

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