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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,066.67, 561,384.47 and 254,118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,066.67, 561,384.47 and 254,118.96 is: 350,454.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,066.67 : 561,384.47 = 254,118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,066.67/561,384.47 = 254,118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,066.67x = 561,384.47 × 254,118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,066.67x = 142,658,438,311.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,658,438,311.85/407,066.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,454.73

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