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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408,292.38, 563,247.18 and 265,097.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408,292.38, 563,247.18 and 265,097.34 is: 365,706.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408,292.38 : 563,247.18 = 265,097.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408,292.38/563,247.18 = 265,097.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408,292.38x = 563,247.18 × 265,097.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408,292.38x = 149,315,329,180.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,315,329,180.50/408,292.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,706.87

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