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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,322.40, 608,317.20 and 248,858.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,322.40, 608,317.20 and 248,858.40 is: 372,573.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,322.40 : 608,317.20 = 248,858.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,322.40/608,317.20 = 248,858.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,322.40x = 608,317.20 × 248,858.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,322.40x = 151,384,845,084.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,384,845,084.48/406,322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,573.22

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