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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,977.60, 610,466.40 and 389,700.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,977.60, 610,466.40 and 389,700.30 is: 584,550.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,977.60 : 610,466.40 = 389,700.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,977.60/610,466.40 = 389,700.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,977.60x = 610,466.40 × 389,700.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,977.60x = 237,898,939,219.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,898,939,219.92/406,977.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584,550.45

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