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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,180.80, 560,650.98 and 262,950.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,180.80, 560,650.98 and 262,950.51 is: 362,950.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,180.80 : 560,650.98 = 262,950.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,180.80/560,650.98 = 262,950.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,180.80x = 560,650.98 × 262,950.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,180.80x = 147,423,461,123.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,423,461,123.00/406,180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,950.34

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