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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,570.06, 571,903.74 and 253,145.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,570.06, 571,903.74 and 253,145.78 is: 349,217.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,570.06 : 571,903.74 = 253,145.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,570.06/571,903.74 = 253,145.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,570.06x = 571,903.74 × 253,145.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,570.06x = 144,775,015,487.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,775,015,487.70/414,570.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349,217.25

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