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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,209.92, 577,141.44 and 246,140

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,209.92, 577,141.44 and 246,140 is: 339,680.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,209.92 : 577,141.44 = 246,140 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,209.92/577,141.44 = 246,140/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,209.92x = 577,141.44 × 246,140
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,209.92x = 142,057,594,041.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,057,594,041.60/418,209.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,680.12

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