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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 344,174.40, 474,827.94 and 253,745.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 344,174.40, 474,827.94 and 253,745.28 is: 350,070.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    344,174.40 : 474,827.94 = 253,745.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    344,174.40/474,827.94 = 253,745.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    344,174.40x = 474,827.94 × 253,745.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    344,174.40x = 120,485,348,587.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,485,348,587.12/344,174.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,070.63

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