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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,978.65, 610,384.84 and 154,171.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,978.65, 610,384.84 and 154,171.98 is: 231,226.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,978.65 : 610,384.84 = 154,171.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,978.65/610,384.84 = 154,171.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,978.65x = 610,384.84 × 154,171.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,978.65x = 94,104,235,522.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,104,235,522.00/406,978.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,226.47

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