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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,407.20, 609,610.80 and 238,445.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,407.20, 609,610.80 and 238,445.60 is: 357,668.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,407.20 : 609,610.80 = 238,445.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,407.20/609,610.80 = 238,445.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,407.20x = 609,610.80 × 238,445.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,407.20x = 145,359,012,972.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,359,012,972.48/406,407.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,668.40

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