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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,040.38, 578,174.87 and 246,965.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,040.38, 578,174.87 and 246,965.19 is: 340,752.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,040.38 : 578,174.87 = 246,965.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,040.38/578,174.87 = 246,965.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,040.38x = 578,174.87 × 246,965.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,040.38x = 142,789,067,240.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,789,067,240.19/419,040.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,752.53

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