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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 390,623.12, 585,264.99 and 262,298.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 390,623.12, 585,264.99 and 262,298.87 is: 392,998.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    390,623.12 : 585,264.99 = 262,298.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    390,623.12/585,264.99 = 262,298.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    390,623.12x = 585,264.99 × 262,298.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    390,623.12x = 153,514,342,601.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,514,342,601.24/390,623.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392,998.61

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