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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,933.88, 571,233.90 and 250,588.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,933.88, 571,233.90 and 250,588.26 is: 345,814.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,933.88 : 571,233.90 = 250,588.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,933.88/571,233.90 = 250,588.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,933.88x = 571,233.90 × 250,588.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,933.88x = 143,144,509,054.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,144,509,054.01/413,933.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345,814.91

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