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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,748.91, 555,655.17 and 249,732.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,748.91, 555,655.17 and 249,732.01 is: 344,544.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,748.91 : 555,655.17 = 249,732.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,748.91/555,655.17 = 249,732.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,748.91x = 555,655.17 × 249,732.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,748.91x = 138,764,882,470.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,764,882,470.99/402,748.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,544.40

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