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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,428.24, 577,370.88 and 246,243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,428.24, 577,370.88 and 246,243.84 is: 339,781.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,428.24 : 577,370.88 = 246,243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,428.24/577,370.88 = 246,243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,428.24x = 577,370.88 × 246,243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,428.24x = 142,174,022,595.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,174,022,595.38/418,428.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,781.14

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