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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,810.36, 573,687.31 and 254,497.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,810.36, 573,687.31 and 254,497.24 is: 351,126.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,810.36 : 573,687.31 = 254,497.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,810.36/573,687.31 = 254,497.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,810.36x = 573,687.31 × 254,497.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,810.36x = 146,001,832,877.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,001,832,877.10/415,810.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,126.01

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