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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,281.94, 571,787.55 and 259,305.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,281.94, 571,787.55 and 259,305.10 is: 357,890.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,281.94 : 571,787.55 = 259,305.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,281.94/571,787.55 = 259,305.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,281.94x = 571,787.55 × 259,305.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,281.94x = 148,267,426,402.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,267,426,402.04/414,281.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357,890.15

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