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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,153.46, 577,101.22 and 248,388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,153.46, 577,101.22 and 248,388.26 is: 342,805.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,153.46 : 577,101.22 = 248,388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,153.46/577,101.22 = 248,388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,153.46x = 577,101.22 × 248,388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,153.46x = 143,345,167,879.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,345,167,879.68/418,153.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,805.17

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