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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,575.58, 568,062.99 and 250,482.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,575.58, 568,062.99 and 250,482.42 is: 345,719.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,575.58 : 568,062.99 = 250,482.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,575.58/568,062.99 = 250,482.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,575.58x = 568,062.99 × 250,482.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,575.58x = 142,289,792,447.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,289,792,447.64/411,575.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,719.72

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