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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,785.40, 607,511.70 and 248,321.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,785.40, 607,511.70 and 248,321.40 is: 371,768.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,785.40 : 607,511.70 = 248,321.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,785.40/607,511.70 = 248,321.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,785.40x = 607,511.70 × 248,321.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,785.40x = 150,858,155,860.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,858,155,860.38/405,785.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,768.32

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