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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,083.02, 608,919.46 and 237,653.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,083.02, 608,919.46 and 237,653.93 is: 356,360.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,083.02 : 608,919.46 = 237,653.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,083.02/608,919.46 = 237,653.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,083.02x = 608,919.46 × 237,653.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,083.02x = 144,712,103,650.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,712,103,650.64/406,083.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,360.89

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