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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419,886.36, 579,268.71 and 247,735.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419,886.36, 579,268.71 and 247,735.98 is: 341,772.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419,886.36 : 579,268.71 = 247,735.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419,886.36/579,268.71 = 247,735.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419,886.36x = 579,268.71 × 247,735.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419,886.36x = 143,505,701,555.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,505,701,555.19/419,886.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,772.72

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