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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,059.60, 565,042.38 and 302,459.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,059.60, 565,042.38 and 302,459.20 is: 416,774.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,059.60 : 565,042.38 = 302,459.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,059.60/565,042.38 = 302,459.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,059.60x = 565,042.38 × 302,459.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,059.60x = 170,902,266,220.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,902,266,220.90/410,059.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416,774.21

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