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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,994.89, 572,685.17 and 253,838.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,994.89, 572,685.17 and 253,838.10 is: 350,291.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,994.89 : 572,685.17 = 253,838.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,994.89/572,685.17 = 253,838.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,994.89x = 572,685.17 × 253,838.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,994.89x = 145,369,315,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,369,315,450.98/414,994.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,291.82

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