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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,932.93, 578,169.99 and 246,906.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,932.93, 578,169.99 and 246,906.28 is: 340,755.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,932.93 : 578,169.99 = 246,906.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,932.93/578,169.99 = 246,906.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,932.93x = 578,169.99 × 246,906.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,932.93x = 142,753,801,438.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,753,801,438.54/418,932.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,755.74

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