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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,139.13, 568,946.78 and 276,261.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,139.13, 568,946.78 and 276,261.85 is: 381,371.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,139.13 : 568,946.78 = 276,261.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,139.13/568,946.78 = 276,261.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,139.13x = 568,946.78 × 276,261.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,139.13x = 157,178,288,713.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,178,288,713.85/412,139.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381,371.92

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