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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,549.76, 908,431.52 and 250,364.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,549.76, 908,431.52 and 250,364.76 is: 375,591.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,549.76 : 908,431.52 = 250,364.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,549.76/908,431.52 = 250,364.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,549.76x = 908,431.52 × 250,364.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,549.76x = 227,439,239,481.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,439,239,481.24/605,549.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,591.33

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