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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,206.20, 609,414.42 and 237,868.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,206.20, 609,414.42 and 237,868.76 is: 356,864.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,206.20 : 609,414.42 = 237,868.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,206.20/609,414.42 = 237,868.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,206.20x = 609,414.42 × 237,868.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,206.20x = 144,960,652,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,960,652,411.52/406,206.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,864.70

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