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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,462.06, 571,906.90 and 261,442.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,462.06, 571,906.90 and 261,442.80 is: 360,759.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,462.06 : 571,906.90 = 261,442.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,462.06/571,906.90 = 261,442.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,462.06x = 571,906.90 × 261,442.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,462.06x = 149,520,937,762.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,520,937,762.18/414,462.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,759.05

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