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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,051.70, 907,577.55 and 249,947.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,051.70, 907,577.55 and 249,947.70 is: 374,921.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,051.70 : 907,577.55 = 249,947.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,051.70/907,577.55 = 249,947.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,051.70x = 907,577.55 × 249,947.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,051.70x = 226,846,921,194.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,846,921,194.14/605,051.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374,921.55

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