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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,765.40, 607,481.70 and 248,301.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,765.40, 607,481.70 and 248,301.40 is: 371,738.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,765.40 : 607,481.70 = 248,301.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,765.40/607,481.70 = 248,301.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,765.40x = 607,481.70 × 248,301.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,765.40x = 150,838,556,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,838,556,584.38/405,765.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,738.34

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