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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 409,449.76, 565,162.32 and 258,647.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 409,449.76, 565,162.32 and 258,647.20 is: 357,009.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    409,449.76 : 565,162.32 = 258,647.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    409,449.76/565,162.32 = 258,647.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    409,449.76x = 565,162.32 × 258,647.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    409,449.76x = 146,177,651,613.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,177,651,613.50/409,449.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,009.98

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