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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,740.80, 908,538.30 and 250,717.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,740.80, 908,538.30 and 250,717.80 is: 376,046.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,740.80 : 908,538.30 = 250,717.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,740.80/908,538.30 = 250,717.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,740.80x = 908,538.30 × 250,717.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,740.80x = 227,786,723,791.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,786,723,791.74/605,740.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,046.53

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