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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,078.40, 607,951.20 and 248,614.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,078.40, 607,951.20 and 248,614.40 is: 372,207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,078.40 : 607,951.20 = 248,614.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,078.40/607,951.20 = 248,614.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,078.40x = 607,951.20 × 248,614.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,078.40x = 151,145,422,817.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,145,422,817.28/406,078.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,207.49

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