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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,220.08, 607,523.58 and 385,175.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,220.08, 607,523.58 and 385,175.12 is: 574,635.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,220.08 : 607,523.58 = 385,175.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,220.08/607,523.58 = 385,175.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,220.08x = 607,523.58 × 385,175.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,220.08x = 234,002,964,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,002,964,791.71/407,220.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574,635.14

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