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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,477.40, 908,216.10 and 250,308.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,477.40, 908,216.10 and 250,308.60 is: 375,462.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,477.40 : 908,216.10 = 250,308.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,477.40/908,216.10 = 250,308.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,477.40x = 908,216.10 × 250,308.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,477.40x = 227,334,300,488.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,334,300,488.46/605,477.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,462.90

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