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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,931.84, 571,231.08 and 250,586.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,931.84, 571,231.08 and 250,586.18 is: 345,812.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,931.84 : 571,231.08 = 250,586.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,931.84/571,231.08 = 250,586.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,931.84x = 571,231.08 × 250,586.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,931.84x = 143,142,614,234.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,142,614,234.47/413,931.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,812.04

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