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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,099.08, 572,879.88 and 254,061.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,099.08, 572,879.88 and 254,061.36 is: 350,631.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,099.08 : 572,879.88 = 254,061.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,099.08/572,879.88 = 254,061.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,099.08x = 572,879.88 × 254,061.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,099.08x = 145,546,641,429.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,546,641,429.44/415,099.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,631.09

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