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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,767.40, 611,984.70 and 362,111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,767.40, 611,984.70 and 362,111.40 is: 542,133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,767.40 : 611,984.70 = 362,111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,767.40/611,984.70 = 362,111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,767.40x = 611,984.70 × 362,111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,767.40x = 221,606,636,495.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,606,636,495.58/408,767.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542,133.83

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