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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 407,073.88, 561,394.24 and 254,126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 407,073.88, 561,394.24 and 254,126.21 is: 350,464.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    407,073.88 : 561,394.24 = 254,126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    407,073.88/561,394.24 = 254,126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    407,073.88x = 561,394.24 × 254,126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    407,073.88x = 142,664,991,672.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,664,991,672.05/407,073.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,464.61

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