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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 410,971.12, 566,979.96 and 257,920

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 410,971.12, 566,979.96 and 257,920 is: 355,829.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    410,971.12 : 566,979.96 = 257,920 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    410,971.12/566,979.96 = 257,920/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    410,971.12x = 566,979.96 × 257,920
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    410,971.12x = 146,235,471,283.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,235,471,283.20/410,971.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355,829.07

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