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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,713.81, 555,691.57 and 249,696.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,713.81, 555,691.57 and 249,696.18 is: 344,547.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,713.81 : 555,691.57 = 249,696.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,713.81/555,691.57 = 249,696.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,713.81x = 555,691.57 × 249,696.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,713.81x = 138,754,061,662.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,754,061,662.96/402,713.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,547.56

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