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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,154.70, 577,102.96 and 248,389.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,154.70, 577,102.96 and 248,389.50 is: 342,806.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,154.70 : 577,102.96 = 248,389.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,154.70/577,102.96 = 248,389.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,154.70x = 577,102.96 × 248,389.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,154.70x = 143,346,315,682.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,346,315,682.92/418,154.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,806.90

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