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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404,607.42, 606,976.83 and 151,907.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404,607.42, 606,976.83 and 151,907.76 is: 227,886.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404,607.42 : 606,976.83 = 151,907.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404,607.42/606,976.83 = 151,907.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404,607.42x = 606,976.83 × 151,907.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404,607.42x = 92,204,490,617.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,204,490,617.20/404,607.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227,886.31

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