Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,236.14, 571,808.74 and 261,243.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 414,236.14, 571,808.74 and 261,243.88 is: 360,619.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
414,236.14 : 571,808.74 = 261,243.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
414,236.14/571,808.74 = 261,243.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
414,236.14x = 571,808.74 × 261,243.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
414,236.14x = 149,381,533,855.51 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,381,533,855.51/414,236.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,619.27
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