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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,688.08, 573,655.08 and 245,917.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,688.08, 573,655.08 and 245,917.84 is: 339,369.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,688.08 : 573,655.08 = 245,917.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,688.08/573,655.08 = 245,917.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,688.08x = 573,655.08 × 245,917.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,688.08x = 141,072,018,178.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,072,018,178.63/415,688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,369.89

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