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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,478.39, 611,667.82 and 250,227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,478.39, 611,667.82 and 250,227.07 is: 374,697.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,478.39 : 611,667.82 = 250,227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,478.39/611,667.82 = 250,227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,478.39x = 611,667.82 × 250,227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,478.39x = 153,055,846,411.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,055,846,411.89/408,478.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,697.54

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