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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,216.08, 905,733 and 249,528.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,216.08, 905,733 and 249,528.96 is: 374,049.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,216.08 : 905,733 = 249,528.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,216.08/905,733 = 249,528.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,216.08x = 905,733 × 249,528.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,216.08x = 226,006,613,527.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,006,613,527.68/604,216.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,049.32

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