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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,874.30, 908,738.55 and 250,851.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,874.30, 908,738.55 and 250,851.30 is: 376,246.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,874.30 : 908,738.55 = 250,851.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,874.30/908,738.55 = 250,851.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,874.30x = 908,738.55 × 250,851.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,874.30x = 227,958,246,627.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,958,246,627.62/605,874.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,246.77

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