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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,170.77, 578,365.97 and 249,371.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,170.77, 578,365.97 and 249,371.73 is: 344,079.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,170.77 : 578,365.97 = 249,371.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,170.77/578,365.97 = 249,371.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,170.77x = 578,365.97 × 249,371.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,170.77x = 144,228,121,265.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,228,121,265.17/419,170.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344,079.62

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