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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,308.71, 571,789.89 and 253,258.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,308.71, 571,789.89 and 253,258.03 is: 349,522.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,308.71 : 571,789.89 = 253,258.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,308.71/571,789.89 = 253,258.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,308.71x = 571,789.89 × 253,258.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,308.71x = 144,810,381,115.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,810,381,115.32/414,308.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,522.90

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