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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,430.04, 561,147.30 and 253,700.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,430.04, 561,147.30 and 253,700.76 is: 350,277.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,430.04 : 561,147.30 = 253,700.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,430.04/561,147.30 = 253,700.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,430.04x = 561,147.30 × 253,700.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,430.04x = 142,363,496,481.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,363,496,481.95/406,430.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,277.99

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