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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,737.80, 908,533.80 and 250,714.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,737.80, 908,533.80 and 250,714.80 is: 376,042.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,737.80 : 908,533.80 = 250,714.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,737.80/908,533.80 = 250,714.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,737.80x = 908,533.80 × 250,714.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,737.80x = 227,782,869,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,782,869,960.24/605,737.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,042.03

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