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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,326.93, 577,295.10 and 248,528.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,326.93, 577,295.10 and 248,528.25 is: 342,971.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,326.93 : 577,295.10 = 248,528.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,326.93/577,295.10 = 248,528.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,326.93x = 577,295.10 × 248,528.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,326.93x = 143,474,140,936.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,474,140,936.58/418,326.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342,971.32

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