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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,341.36, 571,834.98 and 253,290.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,341.36, 571,834.98 and 253,290.68 is: 349,567.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,341.36 : 571,834.98 = 253,290.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,341.36/571,834.98 = 253,290.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,341.36x = 571,834.98 × 253,290.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,341.36x = 144,840,470,931.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,840,470,931.99/414,341.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,567.98

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