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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,593.40, 607,223.70 and 248,129.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,593.40, 607,223.70 and 248,129.40 is: 371,480.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,593.40 : 607,223.70 = 248,129.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,593.40/607,223.70 = 248,129.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,593.40x = 607,223.70 × 248,129.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,593.40x = 150,670,052,346.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,670,052,346.78/405,593.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,480.53

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