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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 489,717.20, 734,575.80 and 405,736.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 489,717.20, 734,575.80 and 405,736.40 is: 608,604.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    489,717.20 : 734,575.80 = 405,736.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    489,717.20/734,575.80 = 405,736.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    489,717.20x = 734,575.80 × 405,736.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    489,717.20x = 298,044,140,619.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,044,140,619.12/489,717.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608,604.60

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