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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,235.14, 571,807.36 and 261,242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,235.14, 571,807.36 and 261,242.88 is: 360,617.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,235.14 : 571,807.36 = 261,242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,235.14/571,807.36 = 261,242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,235.14x = 571,807.36 × 261,242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,235.14x = 149,380,601,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,380,601,531.60/414,235.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,617.89

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