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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,234.14, 571,805.98 and 261,241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,234.14, 571,805.98 and 261,241.88 is: 360,616.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,234.14 : 571,805.98 = 261,241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,234.14/571,805.98 = 261,241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,234.14x = 571,805.98 × 261,241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,234.14x = 149,379,665,698.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,379,665,698.31/414,234.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,616.50

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