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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,786.61, 569,651.31 and 249,420.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,786.61, 569,651.31 and 249,420.44 is: 344,203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,786.61 : 569,651.31 = 249,420.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,786.61/569,651.31 = 249,420.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,786.61x = 569,651.31 × 249,420.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,786.61x = 142,082,679,507.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,082,679,507.27/412,786.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,203.71

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