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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,382.92, 561,082.44 and 253,653.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,382.92, 561,082.44 and 253,653.76 is: 350,213.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,382.92 : 561,082.44 = 253,653.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,382.92/561,082.44 = 253,653.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,382.92x = 561,082.44 × 253,653.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,382.92x = 142,320,670,575.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,320,670,575.97/406,382.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,213.22

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