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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,240.40, 573,022.28 and 254,094.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,240.40, 573,022.28 and 254,094.96 is: 350,645.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,240.40 : 573,022.28 = 254,094.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,240.40/573,022.28 = 254,094.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,240.40x = 573,022.28 × 254,094.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,240.40x = 145,602,073,315.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,602,073,315.71/415,240.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,645.25

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