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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,646.16, 569,553 and 251,590.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,646.16, 569,553 and 251,590.02 is: 347,255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,646.16 : 569,553 = 251,590.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,646.16/569,553 = 251,590.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,646.16x = 569,553 × 251,590.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,646.16x = 143,293,850,661.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,293,850,661.06/412,646.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,255.99

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