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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,255.90, 912,176.26 and 248,370.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,255.90, 912,176.26 and 248,370.70 is: 372,471.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,255.90 : 912,176.26 = 248,370.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,255.90/912,176.26 = 248,370.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,255.90x = 912,176.26 × 248,370.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,255.90x = 226,557,856,219.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,557,856,219.58/608,255.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,471.28

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