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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,823.44, 608,838.96 and 237,485.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,823.44, 608,838.96 and 237,485.52 is: 356,289.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,823.44 : 608,838.96 = 237,485.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,823.44/608,838.96 = 237,485.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,823.44x = 608,838.96 × 237,485.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,823.44x = 144,590,437,011.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,590,437,011.86/405,823.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,289.02

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