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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,046.50, 578,183.30 and 246,971.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,046.50, 578,183.30 and 246,971.34 is: 340,761.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,046.50 : 578,183.30 = 246,971.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,046.50/578,183.30 = 246,971.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,046.50x = 578,183.30 × 246,971.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,046.50x = 142,794,704,366.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,794,704,366.62/419,046.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340,761.00

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