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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,319.97, 571,791.48 and 253,205.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,319.97, 571,791.48 and 253,205.84 is: 349,442.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,319.97 : 571,791.48 = 253,205.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,319.97/571,791.48 = 253,205.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,319.97x = 571,791.48 × 253,205.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,319.97x = 144,780,941,998.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,780,941,998.24/414,319.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,442.35

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