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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,301.04, 560,972.52 and 253,398.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,301.04, 560,972.52 and 253,398.96 is: 349,863.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,301.04 : 560,972.52 = 253,398.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,301.04/560,972.52 = 253,398.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,301.04x = 560,972.52 × 253,398.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,301.04x = 142,149,853,156.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,149,853,156.58/406,301.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,863.38

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