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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,412.80, 908,119.20 and 251,118.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,412.80, 908,119.20 and 251,118.80 is: 376,678.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,412.80 : 908,119.20 = 251,118.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,412.80/908,119.20 = 251,118.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,412.80x = 908,119.20 × 251,118.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,412.80x = 228,045,803,760.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,045,803,760.96/605,412.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,678.20

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