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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405,989.40, 607,817.70 and 248,525.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405,989.40, 607,817.70 and 248,525.40 is: 372,074.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405,989.40 : 607,817.70 = 248,525.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405,989.40/607,817.70 = 248,525.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405,989.40x = 607,817.70 × 248,525.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405,989.40x = 151,058,137,019.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,058,137,019.58/405,989.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,074.09

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