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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,869.40, 607,637.70 and 248,405.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,869.40, 607,637.70 and 248,405.40 is: 371,894.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,869.40 : 607,637.70 = 248,405.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,869.40/607,637.70 = 248,405.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,869.40x = 607,637.70 × 248,405.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,869.40x = 150,940,485,923.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,940,485,923.58/405,869.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,894.22

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