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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,266.08, 566,285.52 and 359,991.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,266.08, 566,285.52 and 359,991.87 is: 495,684.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,266.08 : 566,285.52 = 359,991.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,266.08/566,285.52 = 359,991.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,266.08x = 566,285.52 × 359,991.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,266.08x = 203,858,183,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,858,183,298.72/411,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,684.41

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