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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,126, 560,376.12 and 262,866.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,126, 560,376.12 and 262,866.16 is: 362,704.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,126 : 560,376.12 = 262,866.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,126/560,376.12 = 262,866.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,126x = 560,376.12 × 262,866.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,126x = 147,303,918,820.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,303,918,820.10/406,126
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,704.97

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