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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,447.44, 569,126.88 and 251,243.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,447.44, 569,126.88 and 251,243.94 is: 346,685.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,447.44 : 569,126.88 = 251,243.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,447.44/569,126.88 = 251,243.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,447.44x = 569,126.88 × 251,243.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,447.44x = 142,989,679,691.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,989,679,691.11/412,447.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346,685.82

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