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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,023.70, 555,052.32 and 249,225.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,023.70, 555,052.32 and 249,225.18 is: 344,091.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,023.70 : 555,052.32 = 249,225.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,023.70/555,052.32 = 249,225.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,023.70x = 555,052.32 × 249,225.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,023.70x = 138,333,014,361.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,333,014,361.42/402,023.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,091.69

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