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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,872.40, 607,642.20 and 248,408.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,872.40, 607,642.20 and 248,408.40 is: 371,898.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,872.40 : 607,642.20 = 248,408.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,872.40/607,642.20 = 248,408.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,872.40x = 607,642.20 × 248,408.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,872.40x = 150,943,426,674.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,943,426,674.48/405,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371,898.72

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