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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,199.06, 577,163.90 and 248,433.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,199.06, 577,163.90 and 248,433.18 is: 342,867.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,199.06 : 577,163.90 = 248,433.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,199.06/577,163.90 = 248,433.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,199.06x = 577,163.90 × 248,433.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,199.06x = 143,386,663,058.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,386,663,058.20/418,199.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,867.01

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