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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,707.07, 569,293.77 and 259,502.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,707.07, 569,293.77 and 259,502.41 is: 357,961.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,707.07 : 569,293.77 = 259,502.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,707.07/569,293.77 = 259,502.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,707.07x = 569,293.77 × 259,502.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,707.07x = 147,733,105,312.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,733,105,312.99/412,707.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,961.17

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