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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,082.38, 608,918.53 and 237,653.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,082.38, 608,918.53 and 237,653.31 is: 356,359.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,082.38 : 608,918.53 = 237,653.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,082.38/608,918.53 = 237,653.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,082.38x = 608,918.53 × 237,653.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,082.38x = 144,711,504,174.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,711,504,174.83/406,082.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,359.97

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