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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,482.82, 573,238.83 and 254,169.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,482.82, 573,238.83 and 254,169.70 is: 350,676.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,482.82 : 573,238.83 = 254,169.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,482.82/573,238.83 = 254,169.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,482.82x = 573,238.83 × 254,169.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,482.82x = 145,699,941,449.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,699,941,449.45/415,482.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,676.21

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