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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,436.96, 570,631.86 and 252,257.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,436.96, 570,631.86 and 252,257.40 is: 348,169.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,436.96 : 570,631.86 = 252,257.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,436.96/570,631.86 = 252,257.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,436.96x = 570,631.86 × 252,257.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,436.96x = 143,946,109,360.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,946,109,360.76/413,436.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,169.43

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