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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,722.39, 577,590.63 and 248,946.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,722.39, 577,590.63 and 248,946.39 is: 343,399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,722.39 : 577,590.63 = 248,946.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,722.39/577,590.63 = 248,946.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,722.39x = 577,590.63 × 248,946.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,722.39x = 143,789,102,236.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,789,102,236.33/418,722.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,399.60

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