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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,381.92, 561,081.06 and 253,652.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,381.92, 561,081.06 and 253,652.76 is: 350,211.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,381.92 : 561,081.06 = 253,652.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,381.92/561,081.06 = 253,652.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,381.92x = 561,081.06 × 253,652.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,381.92x = 142,319,759,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,319,759,452.73/406,381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,211.84

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