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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,015.69, 555,041.28 and 249,217.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,015.69, 555,041.28 and 249,217.17 is: 344,080.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,015.69 : 555,041.28 = 249,217.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,015.69/555,041.28 = 249,217.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,015.69x = 555,041.28 × 249,217.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,015.69x = 138,325,820,050.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,325,820,050.75/402,015.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,080.65

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