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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,076.23, 562,970.41 and 254,848.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,076.23, 562,970.41 and 254,848.43 is: 351,581.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,076.23 : 562,970.41 = 254,848.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,076.23/562,970.41 = 254,848.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,076.23x = 562,970.41 × 254,848.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,076.23x = 143,472,123,784.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,472,123,784.12/408,076.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,581.67

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