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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,337.40, 608,339.70 and 248,873.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,337.40, 608,339.70 and 248,873.40 is: 372,595.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,337.40 : 608,339.70 = 248,873.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,337.40/608,339.70 = 248,873.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,337.40x = 608,339.70 × 248,873.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,337.40x = 151,399,569,493.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,399,569,493.98/406,337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,595.70

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