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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,086.60, 612,129.90 and 405,462.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,086.60, 612,129.90 and 405,462.20 is: 608,193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,086.60 : 612,129.90 = 405,462.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,086.60/612,129.90 = 405,462.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,086.60x = 612,129.90 × 405,462.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,086.60x = 248,195,535,939.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,195,535,939.78/408,086.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,193.30

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