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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,973.45, 578,082.56 and 246,898.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,973.45, 578,082.56 and 246,898.47 is: 340,660.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,973.45 : 578,082.56 = 246,898.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,973.45/578,082.56 = 246,898.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,973.45x = 578,082.56 × 246,898.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,973.45x = 142,727,699,597.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,727,699,597.68/418,973.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,660.49

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