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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,317.97, 571,788.72 and 253,203.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,317.97, 571,788.72 and 253,203.84 is: 349,439.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,317.97 : 571,788.72 = 253,203.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,317.97/571,788.72 = 253,203.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,317.97x = 571,788.72 × 253,203.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,317.97x = 144,779,099,572.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,779,099,572.69/414,317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,439.59

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