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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,238.40, 573,019.52 and 254,092.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,238.40, 573,019.52 and 254,092.95 is: 350,642.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,238.40 : 573,019.52 = 254,092.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,238.40/573,019.52 = 254,092.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,238.40x = 573,019.52 × 254,092.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,238.40x = 145,600,218,973.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,600,218,973.92/415,238.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,642.47

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