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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,587.56, 572,099.46 and 244,789

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,587.56, 572,099.46 and 244,789 is: 337,790.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,587.56 : 572,099.46 = 244,789 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,587.56/572,099.46 = 244,789/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,587.56x = 572,099.46 × 244,789
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,587.56x = 140,043,654,713.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,043,654,713.94/414,587.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,790.30

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