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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,250.53, 577,187.79 and 246,174.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,250.53, 577,187.79 and 246,174.94 is: 339,722.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,250.53 : 577,187.79 = 246,174.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,250.53/577,187.79 = 246,174.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,250.53x = 577,187.79 × 246,174.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,250.53x = 142,089,169,571.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,089,169,571.98/418,250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,722.63

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