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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,096.04, 560,048.90 and 262,706.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,096.04, 560,048.90 and 262,706.60 is: 362,299.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,096.04 : 560,048.90 = 262,706.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,096.04/560,048.90 = 262,706.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,096.04x = 560,048.90 × 262,706.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,096.04x = 147,128,542,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,128,542,352.74/406,096.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,299.87

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