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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413,974.67, 571,337.85 and 252,795.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413,974.67, 571,337.85 and 252,795.80 is: 348,890.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413,974.67 : 571,337.85 = 252,795.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413,974.67/571,337.85 = 252,795.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413,974.67x = 571,337.85 × 252,795.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413,974.67x = 144,431,811,237.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,431,811,237.36/413,974.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,890.46

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