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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,993.39, 572,683.10 and 253,836.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,993.39, 572,683.10 and 253,836.60 is: 350,289.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,993.39 : 572,683.10 = 253,836.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,993.39/572,683.10 = 253,836.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,993.39x = 572,683.10 × 253,836.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,993.39x = 145,367,930,981.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,367,930,981.46/414,993.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,289.75

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