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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,297.72, 614,330.52 and 251,833.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,297.72, 614,330.52 and 251,833.72 is: 377,986.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,297.72 : 614,330.52 = 251,833.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,297.72/614,330.52 = 251,833.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,297.72x = 614,330.52 × 251,833.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,297.72x = 154,709,140,161.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,709,140,161.13/409,297.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377,986.81

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