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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,927.96, 613,356.71 and 248,962.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,927.96, 613,356.71 and 248,962.49 is: 373,422.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,927.96 : 613,356.71 = 248,962.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,927.96/613,356.71 = 248,962.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,927.96x = 613,356.71 × 248,962.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,927.96x = 152,702,809,468.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,702,809,468.21/408,927.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,422.28

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