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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,599.59, 607,970.35 and 152,770.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,599.59, 607,970.35 and 152,770.69 is: 228,994.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,599.59 : 607,970.35 = 152,770.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,599.59/607,970.35 = 152,770.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,599.59x = 607,970.35 × 152,770.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,599.59x = 92,880,049,869.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,880,049,869.04/405,599.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,994.44

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