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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,662.80, 908,601.18 and 250,477.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,662.80, 908,601.18 and 250,477.80 is: 375,760.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,662.80 : 908,601.18 = 250,477.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,662.80/908,601.18 = 250,477.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,662.80x = 908,601.18 × 250,477.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,662.80x = 227,584,424,643.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,584,424,643.80/605,662.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375,760.94

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