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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,638.15, 569,541.95 and 251,582.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,638.15, 569,541.95 and 251,582.01 is: 347,244.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,638.15 : 569,541.95 = 251,582.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,638.15/569,541.95 = 251,582.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,638.15x = 569,541.95 × 251,582.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,638.15x = 143,286,508,560.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,286,508,560.32/412,638.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,244.94

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