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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,423.80, 908,135.70 and 251,129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,423.80, 908,135.70 and 251,129.80 is: 376,694.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,423.80 : 908,135.70 = 251,129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,423.80/908,135.70 = 251,129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,423.80x = 908,135.70 × 251,129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,423.80x = 228,059,936,713.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,059,936,713.86/605,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,694.70

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