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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,538.04, 908,669.94 and 250,556.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,538.04, 908,669.94 and 250,556.92 is: 375,985.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,538.04 : 908,669.94 = 250,556.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,538.04/908,669.94 = 250,556.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,538.04x = 908,669.94 × 250,556.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,538.04x = 227,673,541,462.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,673,541,462.99/605,538.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,985.53

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