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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,862, 566,663.30 and 249,714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,862, 566,663.30 and 249,714 is: 344,407.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,862 : 566,663.30 = 249,714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,862/566,663.30 = 249,714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,862x = 566,663.30 × 249,714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,862x = 141,503,759,296.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,503,759,296.20/410,862
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,407.03

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