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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,585.44, 573,466.50 and 254,486.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,585.44, 573,466.50 and 254,486.16 is: 351,165.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,585.44 : 573,466.50 = 254,486.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,585.44/573,466.50 = 254,486.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,585.44x = 573,466.50 × 254,486.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,585.44x = 145,939,287,473.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,939,287,473.64/415,585.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,165.54

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