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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 605,901.80, 908,852.70 and 251,607.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 605,901.80, 908,852.70 and 251,607.80 is: 377,411.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    605,901.80 : 908,852.70 = 251,607.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    605,901.80/908,852.70 = 251,607.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    605,901.80x = 908,852.70 × 251,607.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    605,901.80x = 228,674,428,371.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,674,428,371.06/605,901.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,411.70

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