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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,419.20, 611,128.80 and 296,827.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,419.20, 611,128.80 and 296,827.20 is: 445,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,419.20 : 611,128.80 = 296,827.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,419.20/611,128.80 = 296,827.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,419.20x = 611,128.80 × 296,827.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,419.20x = 181,399,650,543.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,399,650,543.36/407,419.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445,240.80

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