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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,688.58, 611,394.46 and 154,908.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,688.58, 611,394.46 and 154,908.34 is: 232,309.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,688.58 : 611,394.46 = 154,908.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,688.58/611,394.46 = 154,908.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,688.58x = 611,394.46 × 154,908.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,688.58x = 94,710,100,883.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,710,100,883.80/407,688.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232,309.92

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