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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,932.84, 571,232.46 and 250,587.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,932.84, 571,232.46 and 250,587.18 is: 345,813.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,932.84 : 571,232.46 = 250,587.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,932.84/571,232.46 = 250,587.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,932.84x = 571,232.46 × 250,587.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,932.84x = 143,143,531,275.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,143,531,275.86/413,932.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,813.42

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