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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 608,985.54, 912,761.87 and 248,934.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 608,985.54, 912,761.87 and 248,934.20 is: 373,108.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    608,985.54 : 912,761.87 = 248,934.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    608,985.54/912,761.87 = 248,934.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    608,985.54x = 912,761.87 × 248,934.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    608,985.54x = 227,217,640,090.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,217,640,090.47/608,985.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373,108.43

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