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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,170.02, 578,364.93 and 249,370.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,170.02, 578,364.93 and 249,370.98 is: 344,078.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,170.02 : 578,364.93 = 249,370.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,170.02/578,364.93 = 249,370.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,170.02x = 578,364.93 × 249,370.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,170.02x = 144,227,429,391.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,227,429,391.73/419,170.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,078.59

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