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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,071.75, 561,391.38 and 254,124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,071.75, 561,391.38 and 254,124.14 is: 350,461.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,071.75 : 561,391.38 = 254,124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,071.75/561,391.38 = 254,124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,071.75x = 561,391.38 × 254,124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,071.75x = 142,663,101,645.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,663,101,645.91/407,071.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,461.81

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