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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,064.42, 561,381.37 and 254,116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,064.42, 561,381.37 and 254,116.71 is: 350,451.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,064.42 : 561,381.37 = 254,116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,064.42/561,381.37 = 254,116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,064.42x = 561,381.37 × 254,116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,064.42x = 142,656,386,164.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,656,386,164.40/407,064.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,451.62

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