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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,241.04, 560,310.48 and 262,890.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,241.04, 560,310.48 and 262,890.48 is: 362,593.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,241.04 : 560,310.48 = 262,890.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,241.04/560,310.48 = 262,890.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,241.04x = 560,310.48 × 262,890.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,241.04x = 147,300,291,036.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,300,291,036.23/406,241.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,593.33

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