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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,119.64, 571,466.70 and 253,244.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,119.64, 571,466.70 and 253,244.28 is: 349,465.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,119.64 : 571,466.70 = 253,244.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,119.64/571,466.70 = 253,244.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,119.64x = 571,466.70 × 253,244.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,119.64x = 144,720,672,985.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,720,672,985.48/414,119.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,465.85

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