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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420,721.08, 580,669.92 and 248,631.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420,721.08, 580,669.92 and 248,631.72 is: 343,156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420,721.08 : 580,669.92 = 248,631.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420,721.08/580,669.92 = 248,631.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420,721.08x = 580,669.92 × 248,631.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420,721.08x = 144,372,960,961.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,372,960,961.86/420,721.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343,156.00

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