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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,663.40, 607,328.70 and 248,199.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,663.40, 607,328.70 and 248,199.40 is: 371,585.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,663.40 : 607,328.70 = 248,199.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,663.40/607,328.70 = 248,199.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,663.40x = 607,328.70 × 248,199.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,663.40x = 150,738,618,942.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,738,618,942.78/405,663.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,585.45

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