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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,876.72, 572,537.16 and 245,110.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,876.72, 572,537.16 and 245,110.44 is: 338,256.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,876.72 : 572,537.16 = 245,110.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,876.72/572,537.16 = 245,110.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,876.72x = 572,537.16 × 245,110.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,876.72x = 140,334,835,203.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,334,835,203.95/414,876.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,256.71

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