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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,775.40, 610,163.10 and 238,230.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,775.40, 610,163.10 and 238,230.60 is: 357,345.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,775.40 : 610,163.10 = 238,230.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,775.40/610,163.10 = 238,230.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,775.40x = 610,163.10 × 238,230.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,775.40x = 145,359,521,410.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,359,521,410.86/406,775.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,345.90

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