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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,963.40, 607,778.70 and 248,499.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,963.40, 607,778.70 and 248,499.40 is: 372,035.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,963.40 : 607,778.70 = 248,499.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,963.40/607,778.70 = 248,499.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,963.40x = 607,778.70 × 248,499.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,963.40x = 151,032,642,282.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,032,642,282.78/405,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,035.12

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