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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,380.91, 561,079.68 and 253,651.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,380.91, 561,079.68 and 253,651.76 is: 350,210.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,380.91 : 561,079.68 = 253,651.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,380.91/561,079.68 = 253,651.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,380.91x = 561,079.68 × 253,651.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,380.91x = 142,318,848,332.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,318,848,332.24/406,380.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,210.47

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