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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,749.49, 568,011.78 and 258,972.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,749.49, 568,011.78 and 258,972.96 is: 357,255.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,749.49 : 568,011.78 = 258,972.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,749.49/568,011.78 = 258,972.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,749.49x = 568,011.78 × 258,972.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,749.49x = 147,099,691,981.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,099,691,981.47/411,749.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,255.31

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