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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,812.40, 608,718.60 and 248,348.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,812.40, 608,718.60 and 248,348.40 is: 372,522.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,812.40 : 608,718.60 = 248,348.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,812.40/608,718.60 = 248,348.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,812.40x = 608,718.60 × 248,348.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,812.40x = 151,174,290,360.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,174,290,360.24/405,812.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,522.60

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