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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 411,767.68, 568,158.64 and 258,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 411,767.68, 568,158.64 and 258,717.20 is: 356,978.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    411,767.68 : 568,158.64 = 258,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    411,767.68/568,158.64 = 258,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    411,767.68x = 568,158.64 × 258,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    411,767.68x = 146,992,412,496.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,992,412,496.61/411,767.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356,978.99

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