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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,300.73, 607,858.63 and 152,607.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,300.73, 607,858.63 and 152,607.87 is: 228,876.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,300.73 : 607,858.63 = 152,607.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,300.73/607,858.63 = 152,607.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,300.73x = 607,858.63 × 152,607.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,300.73x = 92,764,010,785.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,764,010,785.42/405,300.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,876.99

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