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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,248.53, 577,185.03 and 246,172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,248.53, 577,185.03 and 246,172.94 is: 339,719.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,248.53 : 577,185.03 = 246,172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,248.53/577,185.03 = 246,172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,248.53x = 577,185.03 × 246,172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,248.53x = 142,087,335,759.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,087,335,759.09/418,248.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,719.87

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