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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,110.97, 571,469.75 and 261,247.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,110.97, 571,469.75 and 261,247.87 is: 360,519.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,110.97 : 571,469.75 = 261,247.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,110.97/571,469.75 = 261,247.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,110.97x = 571,469.75 × 261,247.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,110.97x = 149,295,255,344.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,295,255,344.71/414,110.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,519.92

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