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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,737.40, 607,439.70 and 248,273.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,737.40, 607,439.70 and 248,273.40 is: 371,696.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,737.40 : 607,439.70 = 248,273.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,737.40/607,439.70 = 248,273.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,737.40x = 607,439.70 × 248,273.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,737.40x = 150,811,119,613.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,811,119,613.98/405,737.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,696.37

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