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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,964.72, 571,333.20 and 252,912.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,964.72, 571,333.20 and 252,912.84 is: 349,057.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,964.72 : 571,333.20 = 252,912.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,964.72/571,333.20 = 252,912.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,964.72x = 571,333.20 × 252,912.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,964.72x = 144,497,502,198.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,497,502,198.29/413,964.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,057.53

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