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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,086.80, 560,212.08 and 262,893.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,086.80, 560,212.08 and 262,893.20 is: 362,671.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,086.80 : 560,212.08 = 262,893.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,086.80/560,212.08 = 262,893.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,086.80x = 560,212.08 × 262,893.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,086.80x = 147,275,946,389.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,275,946,389.86/406,086.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,671.10

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