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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,431.80, 908,147.70 and 251,137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,431.80, 908,147.70 and 251,137.80 is: 376,706.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,431.80 : 908,147.70 = 251,137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,431.80/908,147.70 = 251,137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,431.80x = 908,147.70 × 251,137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,431.80x = 228,070,215,453.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,070,215,453.06/605,431.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,706.70

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