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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,412.30, 908,118.45 and 251,118.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,412.30, 908,118.45 and 251,118.30 is: 376,677.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,412.30 : 908,118.45 = 251,118.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,412.30/908,118.45 = 251,118.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,412.30x = 908,118.45 × 251,118.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,412.30x = 228,045,161,362.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,045,161,362.64/605,412.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,677.45

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