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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,141.84, 560,771.40 and 326,010.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,141.84, 560,771.40 and 326,010.16 is: 450,131.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,141.84 : 560,771.40 = 326,010.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,141.84/560,771.40 = 326,010.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,141.84x = 560,771.40 × 326,010.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,141.84x = 182,817,173,837.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,817,173,837.42/406,141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 450,131.35

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