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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,601.69, 607,973.50 and 152,772.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,601.69, 607,973.50 and 152,772.78 is: 228,997.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,601.69 : 607,973.50 = 152,772.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,601.69/607,973.50 = 152,772.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,601.69x = 607,973.50 × 152,772.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,601.69x = 92,881,801,761.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,881,801,761.33/405,601.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228,997.57

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