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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,571.44, 570,791.40 and 252,520.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,571.44, 570,791.40 and 252,520.40 is: 348,516.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,571.44 : 570,791.40 = 252,520.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,571.44/570,791.40 = 252,520.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,571.44x = 570,791.40 × 252,520.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,571.44x = 144,136,472,644.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,136,472,644.56/413,571.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,516.50

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