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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,417.65, 577,564.43 and 248,649.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,417.65, 577,564.43 and 248,649.75 is: 343,224.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,417.65 : 577,564.43 = 248,649.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,417.65/577,564.43 = 248,649.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,417.65x = 577,564.43 × 248,649.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,417.65x = 143,611,249,885.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,611,249,885.14/418,417.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,224.65

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