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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,863, 566,664.68 and 249,715

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,863, 566,664.68 and 249,715 is: 344,408.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,863 : 566,664.68 = 249,715 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,863/566,664.68 = 249,715/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,863x = 566,664.68 × 249,715
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,863x = 141,504,670,566.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,504,670,566.20/410,863
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,408.41

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