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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,460.30, 908,117.55 and 250,437.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,460.30, 908,117.55 and 250,437.30 is: 375,625.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,460.30 : 908,117.55 = 250,437.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,460.30/908,117.55 = 250,437.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,460.30x = 908,117.55 × 250,437.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,460.30x = 227,426,507,304.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,426,507,304.62/605,460.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,625.80

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