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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,284.30, 573,134.85 and 254,245.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,284.30, 573,134.85 and 254,245.77 is: 350,885.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,284.30 : 573,134.85 = 254,245.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,284.30/573,134.85 = 254,245.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,284.30x = 573,134.85 × 254,245.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,284.30x = 145,717,111,252.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,717,111,252.09/415,284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,885.19

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