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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,295.93, 560,502.27 and 263,102.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,295.93, 560,502.27 and 263,102.10 is: 362,960.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,295.93 : 560,502.27 = 263,102.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,295.93/560,502.27 = 263,102.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,295.93x = 560,502.27 × 263,102.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,295.93x = 147,469,324,291.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,469,324,291.77/406,295.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,960.38

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