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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,073.40, 607,943.70 and 248,609.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,073.40, 607,943.70 and 248,609.40 is: 372,200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,073.40 : 607,943.70 = 248,609.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,073.40/607,943.70 = 248,609.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,073.40x = 607,943.70 × 248,609.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,073.40x = 151,140,518,490.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,140,518,490.78/406,073.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,200.00

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