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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,083.80, 612,125.70 and 248,416.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,083.80, 612,125.70 and 248,416.60 is: 372,624.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,083.80 : 612,125.70 = 248,416.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,083.80/612,125.70 = 248,416.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,083.80x = 612,125.70 × 248,416.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,083.80x = 152,062,185,166.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,062,185,166.62/408,083.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,624.90

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