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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,845.12, 561,286.08 and 253,794.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,845.12, 561,286.08 and 253,794.24 is: 350,136.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,845.12 : 561,286.08 = 253,794.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,845.12/561,286.08 = 253,794.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,845.12x = 561,286.08 × 253,794.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,845.12x = 142,451,174,096.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,451,174,096.18/406,845.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,136.13

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