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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,968.80, 611,036.40 and 307,824.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,968.80, 611,036.40 and 307,824.80 is: 462,178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,968.80 : 611,036.40 = 307,824.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,968.80/611,036.40 = 307,824.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,968.80x = 611,036.40 × 307,824.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,968.80x = 188,092,157,622.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,092,157,622.72/406,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462,178.32

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