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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 603,962.28, 905,279.10 and 248,782.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 603,962.28, 905,279.10 and 248,782.52 is: 372,900.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    603,962.28 : 905,279.10 = 248,782.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    603,962.28/905,279.10 = 248,782.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    603,962.28x = 905,279.10 × 248,782.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    603,962.28x = 225,217,615,801.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,217,615,801.33/603,962.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,900.14

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