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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,730.60, 608,595.90 and 248,266.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,730.60, 608,595.90 and 248,266.60 is: 372,399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,730.60 : 608,595.90 = 248,266.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,730.60/608,595.90 = 248,266.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,730.60x = 608,595.90 × 248,266.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,730.60x = 151,094,034,866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,094,034,866.94/405,730.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,399.90

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