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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,153.95, 577,101.92 and 248,388.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,153.95, 577,101.92 and 248,388.75 is: 342,805.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,153.95 : 577,101.92 = 248,388.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,153.95/577,101.92 = 248,388.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,153.95x = 577,101.92 × 248,388.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,153.95x = 143,345,623,289.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,345,623,289.46/418,153.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,805.86

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