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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,535.04, 908,665.44 and 250,553.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,535.04, 908,665.44 and 250,553.92 is: 375,981.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,535.04 : 908,665.44 = 250,553.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,535.04/908,665.44 = 250,553.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,535.04x = 908,665.44 × 250,553.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,535.04x = 227,669,687,960.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,669,687,960.53/605,535.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,981.03

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