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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,652.84, 572,299.22 and 259,676.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,652.84, 572,299.22 and 259,676.12 is: 358,402.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,652.84 : 572,299.22 = 259,676.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,652.84/572,299.22 = 259,676.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,652.84x = 572,299.22 × 259,676.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,652.84x = 148,612,440,928.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,612,440,928.63/414,652.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358,402.08

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