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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,122, 560,370.60 and 262,862.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,122, 560,370.60 and 262,862.16 is: 362,699.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,122 : 560,370.60 = 262,862.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,122/560,370.60 = 262,862.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,122x = 560,370.60 × 262,862.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,122x = 147,300,226,316.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,300,226,316.50/406,122
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,699.45

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