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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418,511.61, 576,569.75 and 290,965.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418,511.61, 576,569.75 and 290,965.77 is: 400,854.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418,511.61 : 576,569.75 = 290,965.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418,511.61/576,569.75 = 290,965.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418,511.61x = 576,569.75 × 290,965.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418,511.61x = 167,762,059,812.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,762,059,812.63/418,511.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400,854.02

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