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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,958.61, 578,062.10 and 246,883.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,958.61, 578,062.10 and 246,883.62 is: 340,640.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,958.61 : 578,062.10 = 246,883.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,958.61/578,062.10 = 246,883.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,958.61x = 578,062.10 × 246,883.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,958.61x = 142,714,061,770.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,714,061,770.44/418,958.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,640.00

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