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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,257.92, 912,179.26 and 248,372.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,257.92, 912,179.26 and 248,372.71 is: 372,474.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,257.92 : 912,179.26 = 248,372.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,257.92/912,179.26 = 248,372.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,257.92x = 912,179.26 × 248,372.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,257.92x = 226,560,434,812.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,560,434,812.00/608,257.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372,474.29

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