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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,167.94, 571,318.25 and 248,553.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,167.94, 571,318.25 and 248,553.59 is: 342,863.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,167.94 : 571,318.25 = 248,553.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,167.94/571,318.25 = 248,553.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,167.94x = 571,318.25 × 248,553.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,167.94x = 142,003,197,970.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,003,197,970.66/414,167.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,863.81

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