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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,979.02, 610,385.40 and 154,172.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,979.02, 610,385.40 and 154,172.35 is: 231,227.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,979.02 : 610,385.40 = 154,172.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,979.02/610,385.40 = 154,172.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,979.02x = 610,385.40 × 154,172.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,979.02x = 94,104,549,997.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,104,549,997.73/406,979.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231,227.03

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