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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,569.70, 609,611.55 and 248,911.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,569.70, 609,611.55 and 248,911.30 is: 373,218.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,569.70 : 609,611.55 = 248,911.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,569.70/609,611.55 = 248,911.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,569.70x = 609,611.55 × 248,911.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,569.70x = 151,739,203,405.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,739,203,405.52/406,569.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,218.18

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