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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414,987.80, 622,773.30 and 265,591.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414,987.80, 622,773.30 and 265,591.40 is: 398,573.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414,987.80 : 622,773.30 = 265,591.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414,987.80/622,773.30 = 265,591.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414,987.80x = 622,773.30 × 265,591.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414,987.80x = 165,403,232,629.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,403,232,629.62/414,987.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,573.72

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