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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,766.90, 577,949.63 and 246,675.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,766.90, 577,949.63 and 246,675.96 is: 340,443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,766.90 : 577,949.63 = 246,675.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,766.90/577,949.63 = 246,675.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,766.90x = 577,949.63 × 246,675.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,766.90x = 142,566,278,578.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,566,278,578.52/418,766.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,443.05

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