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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,461.43, 571,906.04 and 261,442.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,461.43, 571,906.04 and 261,442.17 is: 360,758.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,461.43 : 571,906.04 = 261,442.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,461.43/571,906.04 = 261,442.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,461.43x = 571,906.04 × 261,442.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,461.43x = 149,520,354,826.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,520,354,826.50/414,461.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,758.19

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