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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,825.44, 608,841.96 and 237,487.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,825.44, 608,841.96 and 237,487.52 is: 356,292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,825.44 : 608,841.96 = 237,487.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,825.44/608,841.96 = 237,487.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,825.44x = 608,841.96 × 237,487.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,825.44x = 144,592,367,152.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,592,367,152.34/405,825.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,292.02

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