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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,640.91, 569,545.74 and 251,584.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,640.91, 569,545.74 and 251,584.76 is: 347,248.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,640.91 : 569,545.74 = 251,584.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,640.91/569,545.74 = 251,584.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,640.91x = 569,545.74 × 251,584.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,640.91x = 143,289,025,459.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,289,025,459.19/412,640.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,248.71

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