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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416,085.75, 574,218.99 and 254,949.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416,085.75, 574,218.99 and 254,949.75 is: 351,843.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416,085.75 : 574,218.99 = 254,949.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416,085.75/574,218.99 = 254,949.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416,085.75x = 574,218.99 × 254,949.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416,085.75x = 146,396,987,945.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,396,987,945.75/416,085.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,843.31

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