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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412,952.35, 570,118.54 and 260,121.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412,952.35, 570,118.54 and 260,121.55 is: 359,121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412,952.35 : 570,118.54 = 260,121.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412,952.35/570,118.54 = 260,121.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412,952.35x = 570,118.54 × 260,121.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412,952.35x = 148,300,118,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,300,118,308.54/412,952.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359,121.62

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