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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,053.10, 612,079.65 and 405,720.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,053.10, 612,079.65 and 405,720.30 is: 608,580.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,053.10 : 612,079.65 = 405,720.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,053.10/612,079.65 = 405,720.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,053.10x = 612,079.65 × 405,720.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,053.10x = 248,333,139,221.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,333,139,221.90/408,053.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,580.45

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