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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,383.92, 561,083.82 and 253,654.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,383.92, 561,083.82 and 253,654.76 is: 350,214.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,383.92 : 561,083.82 = 253,654.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,383.92/561,083.82 = 253,654.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,383.92x = 561,083.82 × 253,654.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,383.92x = 142,321,581,701.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,321,581,701.98/406,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,214.60

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