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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406,446.54, 560,530.71 and 263,057.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406,446.54, 560,530.71 and 263,057.10 is: 362,782.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406,446.54 : 560,530.71 = 263,057.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406,446.54/560,530.71 = 263,057.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406,446.54x = 560,530.71 × 263,057.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406,446.54x = 147,451,583,033.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,451,583,033.54/406,446.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,782.23

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