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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,481.63, 566,582.92 and 360,207.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,481.63, 566,582.92 and 360,207.42 is: 495,981.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,481.63 : 566,582.92 = 360,207.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,481.63/566,582.92 = 360,207.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,481.63x = 566,582.92 × 360,207.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,481.63x = 204,087,371,829.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,087,371,829.27/411,481.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 495,981.73

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