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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,275.38, 563,223.72 and 265,080.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,275.38, 563,223.72 and 265,080.34 is: 365,683.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,275.38 : 563,223.72 = 265,080.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,275.38/563,223.72 = 265,080.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,275.38x = 563,223.72 × 265,080.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,275.38x = 149,299,535,193.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,299,535,193.67/408,275.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,683.41

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