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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,410.80, 908,116.20 and 251,116.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,410.80, 908,116.20 and 251,116.80 is: 376,675.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,410.80 : 908,116.20 = 251,116.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,410.80/908,116.20 = 251,116.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,410.80x = 908,116.20 × 251,116.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,410.80x = 228,043,234,172.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,043,234,172.16/605,410.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,675.20

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