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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,549.28, 608,115.28 and 237,106.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,549.28, 608,115.28 and 237,106.72 is: 355,538.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,549.28 : 608,115.28 = 237,106.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,549.28/608,115.28 = 237,106.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,549.28x = 608,115.28 × 237,106.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,549.28x = 144,188,219,422.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,188,219,422.68/405,549.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,538.10

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