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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,083.38, 608,920.03 and 237,654.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,083.38, 608,920.03 and 237,654.31 is: 356,361.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,083.38 : 608,920.03 = 237,654.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,083.38/608,920.03 = 237,654.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,083.38x = 608,920.03 × 237,654.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,083.38x = 144,712,469,574.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,712,469,574.83/406,083.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,361.47

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