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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,720.40, 611,580.60 and 376,227.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,720.40, 611,580.60 and 376,227.60 is: 564,341.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,720.40 : 611,580.60 = 376,227.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,720.40/611,580.60 = 376,227.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,720.40x = 611,580.60 × 376,227.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,720.40x = 230,093,501,344.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,093,501,344.56/407,720.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564,341.40

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