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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421,270.06, 581,178.62 and 294,020.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421,270.06, 581,178.62 and 294,020.14 is: 405,626.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421,270.06 : 581,178.62 = 294,020.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421,270.06/581,178.62 = 294,020.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421,270.06x = 581,178.62 × 294,020.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421,270.06x = 170,878,219,217.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,878,219,217.41/421,270.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405,626.31

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