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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,124, 560,373.36 and 262,864.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,124, 560,373.36 and 262,864.16 is: 362,702.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,124 : 560,373.36 = 262,864.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,124/560,373.36 = 262,864.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,124x = 560,373.36 × 262,864.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,124x = 147,302,072,562.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,302,072,562.78/406,124
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,702.21

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