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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,609.40, 607,247.70 and 248,145.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,609.40, 607,247.70 and 248,145.40 is: 371,504.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,609.40 : 607,247.70 = 248,145.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,609.40/607,247.70 = 248,145.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,609.40x = 607,247.70 × 248,145.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,609.40x = 150,685,723,415.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,685,723,415.58/405,609.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,504.51

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