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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,786.53, 573,932.88 and 246,020.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,786.53, 573,932.88 and 246,020.25 is: 339,595.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,786.53 : 573,932.88 = 246,020.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,786.53/573,932.88 = 246,020.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,786.53x = 573,932.88 × 246,020.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,786.53x = 141,199,110,620.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,199,110,620.82/415,786.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,595.20

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