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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,302.34, 607,762.44 and 236,871.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,302.34, 607,762.44 and 236,871.12 is: 355,195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,302.34 : 607,762.44 = 236,871.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,302.34/607,762.44 = 236,871.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,302.34x = 607,762.44 × 236,871.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,302.34x = 143,961,369,856.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,961,369,856.73/405,302.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,195.01

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