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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,196.98, 571,635.12 and 253,159.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,196.98, 571,635.12 and 253,159.28 is: 349,386.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,196.98 : 571,635.12 = 253,159.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,196.98/571,635.12 = 253,159.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,196.98x = 571,635.12 × 253,159.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,196.98x = 144,714,732,543.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,714,732,543.74/414,196.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,386.26

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