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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,873.84, 572,537.48 and 253,726

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,873.84, 572,537.48 and 253,726 is: 350,148.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,873.84 : 572,537.48 = 253,726 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,873.84/572,537.48 = 253,726/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,873.84x = 572,537.48 × 253,726
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,873.84x = 145,267,644,650.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,267,644,650.48/414,873.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,148.96

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