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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,577.22, 608,451.49 and 152,852.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,577.22, 608,451.49 and 152,852.36 is: 229,310.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,577.22 : 608,451.49 = 152,852.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,577.22/608,451.49 = 152,852.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,577.22x = 608,451.49 × 152,852.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,577.22x = 93,003,246,192.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,003,246,192.02/405,577.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,310.82

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