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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,662.08, 608,578.88 and 152,937.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,662.08, 608,578.88 and 152,937.28 is: 229,438.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,662.08 : 608,578.88 = 152,937.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,662.08/608,578.88 = 152,937.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,662.08x = 608,578.88 × 152,937.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,662.08x = 93,074,398,572.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,074,398,572.65/405,662.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,438.25

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