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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,838.48, 609,913.11 and 248,734.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,838.48, 609,913.11 and 248,734.79 is: 372,891.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,838.48 : 609,913.11 = 248,734.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,838.48/609,913.11 = 248,734.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,838.48x = 609,913.11 × 248,734.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,838.48x = 151,706,606,284.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,706,606,284.53/406,838.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,891.49

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