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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,803.40, 607,538.70 and 248,339.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,803.40, 607,538.70 and 248,339.40 is: 371,795.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,803.40 : 607,538.70 = 248,339.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,803.40/607,538.70 = 248,339.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,803.40x = 607,538.70 × 248,339.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,803.40x = 150,875,796,234.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,875,796,234.78/405,803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,795.30

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