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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,580.44, 573,459.60 and 254,481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,580.44, 573,459.60 and 254,481.16 is: 351,158.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,580.44 : 573,459.60 = 254,481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,580.44/573,459.60 = 254,481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,580.44x = 573,459.60 × 254,481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,580.44x = 145,934,664,221.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,934,664,221.14/415,580.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,158.65

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