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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,074.40, 607,945.20 and 248,610.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,074.40, 607,945.20 and 248,610.40 is: 372,201.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,074.40 : 607,945.20 = 248,610.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,074.40/607,945.20 = 248,610.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,074.40x = 607,945.20 × 248,610.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,074.40x = 151,141,499,350.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,141,499,350.08/406,074.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,201.50

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