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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,578.44, 573,456.84 and 254,479.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,578.44, 573,456.84 and 254,479.16 is: 351,155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,578.44 : 573,456.84 = 254,479.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,578.44/573,456.84 = 254,479.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,578.44x = 573,456.84 × 254,479.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,578.44x = 145,932,814,939.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,932,814,939.45/415,578.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,155.89

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