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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,785.96, 608,560.02 and 152,884

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,785.96, 608,560.02 and 152,884 is: 229,281.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,785.96 : 608,560.02 = 152,884 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,785.96/608,560.02 = 152,884/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,785.96x = 608,560.02 × 152,884
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,785.96x = 93,039,090,097.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,039,090,097.68/405,785.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229,281.20

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