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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,416.80, 908,125.20 and 251,122.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,416.80, 908,125.20 and 251,122.80 is: 376,684.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,416.80 : 908,125.20 = 251,122.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,416.80/908,125.20 = 251,122.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,416.80x = 908,125.20 × 251,122.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,416.80x = 228,050,942,974.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,050,942,974.56/605,416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,684.20

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