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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,044.80, 612,067.20 and 248,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,044.80, 612,067.20 and 248,377.60 is: 372,566.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,044.80 : 612,067.20 = 248,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,044.80/612,067.20 = 248,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,044.80x = 612,067.20 × 248,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,044.80x = 152,023,782,174.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,023,782,174.72/408,044.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,566.40

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