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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,274.38, 563,222.34 and 265,079.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,274.38, 563,222.34 and 265,079.34 is: 365,682.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,274.38 : 563,222.34 = 265,079.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,274.38/563,222.34 = 265,079.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,274.38x = 563,222.34 × 265,079.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,274.38x = 149,298,606,160.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,298,606,160.46/408,274.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,682.04

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