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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,912, 578,094.08 and 249,142.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,912, 578,094.08 and 249,142.40 is: 343,813.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,912 : 578,094.08 = 249,142.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,912/578,094.08 = 249,142.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,912x = 578,094.08 × 249,142.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,912x = 144,027,746,516.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,027,746,516.99/418,912
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,813.85

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