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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 402,755.96, 555,664.80 and 249,739.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 402,755.96, 555,664.80 and 249,739.04 is: 344,554.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    402,755.96 : 555,664.80 = 249,739.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    402,755.96/555,664.80 = 249,739.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    402,755.96x = 555,664.80 × 249,739.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    402,755.96x = 138,771,193,713.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,771,193,713.79/402,755.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,554.04

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