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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604,429.20, 906,643.80 and 249,325.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604,429.20, 906,643.80 and 249,325.20 is: 373,987.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604,429.20 : 906,643.80 = 249,325.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604,429.20/906,643.80 = 249,325.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604,429.20x = 906,643.80 × 249,325.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604,429.20x = 226,049,146,763.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,049,146,763.76/604,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,987.80

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