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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,787.61, 569,652.69 and 249,421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,787.61, 569,652.69 and 249,421.44 is: 344,205.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,787.61 : 569,652.69 = 249,421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,787.61/569,652.69 = 249,421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,787.61x = 569,652.69 × 249,421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,787.61x = 142,083,594,239.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,083,594,239.67/412,787.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,205.08

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