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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,881.80, 908,822.70 and 251,587.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,881.80, 908,822.70 and 251,587.80 is: 377,381.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,881.80 : 908,822.70 = 251,587.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,881.80/908,822.70 = 251,587.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,881.80x = 908,822.70 × 251,587.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,881.80x = 228,648,703,683.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,648,703,683.06/605,881.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,381.70

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