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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,306.96, 571,787.47 and 253,256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,306.96, 571,787.47 and 253,256.28 is: 349,520.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,306.96 : 571,787.47 = 253,256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,306.96/571,787.47 = 253,256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,306.96x = 571,787.47 × 253,256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,306.96x = 144,808,767,602.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,808,767,602.81/414,306.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,520.48

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