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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,187.56, 573,001.16 and 254,149.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,187.56, 573,001.16 and 254,149.03 is: 350,751.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,187.56 : 573,001.16 = 254,149.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,187.56/573,001.16 = 254,149.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,187.56x = 573,001.16 × 254,149.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,187.56x = 145,627,689,002.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,627,689,002.88/415,187.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,751.57

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