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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,430.54, 561,147.99 and 253,701.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,430.54, 561,147.99 and 253,701.26 is: 350,278.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,430.54 : 561,147.99 = 253,701.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,430.54/561,147.99 = 253,701.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,430.54x = 561,147.99 × 253,701.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,430.54x = 142,363,952,109.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,363,952,109.47/406,430.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,278.68

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