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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417,218.40, 625,827.60 and 251,330.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417,218.40, 625,827.60 and 251,330.40 is: 376,995.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417,218.40 : 625,827.60 = 251,330.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417,218.40/625,827.60 = 251,330.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417,218.40x = 625,827.60 × 251,330.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417,218.40x = 157,289,501,039.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,289,501,039.04/417,218.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376,995.60

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