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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,295.25, 912,642.79 and 248,768.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,295.25, 912,642.79 and 248,768.54 is: 373,234.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,295.25 : 912,642.79 = 248,768.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,295.25/912,642.79 = 248,768.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,295.25x = 912,642.79 × 248,768.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,295.25x = 227,036,814,409.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,036,814,409.83/608,295.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,234.57

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