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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,995.14, 572,685.51 and 253,838.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,995.14, 572,685.51 and 253,838.35 is: 350,292.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,995.14 : 572,685.51 = 253,838.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,995.14/572,685.51 = 253,838.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,995.14x = 572,685.51 × 253,838.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,995.14x = 145,369,544,447.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,369,544,447.49/414,995.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,292.16

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