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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,800.46, 572,467.50 and 253,762.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,800.46, 572,467.50 and 253,762.54 is: 350,218.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,800.46 : 572,467.50 = 253,762.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,800.46/572,467.50 = 253,762.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,800.46x = 572,467.50 × 253,762.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,800.46x = 145,270,805,436.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,270,805,436.28/414,800.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,218.53

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