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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,964.66, 568,413.21 and 250,817.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,964.66, 568,413.21 and 250,817.86 is: 346,068.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,964.66 : 568,413.21 = 250,817.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,964.66/568,413.21 = 250,817.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,964.66x = 568,413.21 × 250,817.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,964.66x = 142,568,184,927.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,568,184,927.93/411,964.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,068.97

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