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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,747.53, 573,879.06 and 245,981.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,747.53, 573,879.06 and 245,981.25 is: 339,541.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,747.53 : 573,879.06 = 245,981.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,747.53/573,879.06 = 245,981.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,747.53x = 573,879.06 × 245,981.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,747.53x = 141,163,488,527.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,163,488,527.63/415,747.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,541.38

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