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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,601.16, 569,576.17 and 259,863.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,601.16, 569,576.17 and 259,863.82 is: 358,729.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,601.16 : 569,576.17 = 259,863.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,601.16/569,576.17 = 259,863.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,601.16x = 569,576.17 × 259,863.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,601.16x = 148,012,239,317.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,012,239,317.17/412,601.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,729.58

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