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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,741.68, 577,672.92 and 248,879.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,741.68, 577,672.92 and 248,879.28 is: 343,340.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,741.68 : 577,672.92 = 248,879.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,741.68/577,672.92 = 248,879.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,741.68x = 577,672.92 × 248,879.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,741.68x = 143,770,820,405.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,770,820,405.10/418,741.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,340.12

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