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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,864.20, 608,568.30 and 365,046.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,864.20, 608,568.30 and 365,046.60 is: 546,019.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,864.20 : 608,568.30 = 365,046.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,864.20/608,568.30 = 365,046.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,864.20x = 608,568.30 × 365,046.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,864.20x = 222,155,788,782.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,155,788,782.78/406,864.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546,019.50

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