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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,436.04, 561,155.60 and 253,706.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,436.04, 561,155.60 and 253,706.76 is: 350,286.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,436.04 : 561,155.60 = 253,706.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,436.04/561,155.60 = 253,706.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,436.04x = 561,155.60 × 253,706.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,436.04x = 142,368,969,131.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,368,969,131.86/406,436.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,286.28

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