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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,382.68, 573,214.26 and 262,502.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,382.68, 573,214.26 and 262,502.44 is: 362,244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,382.68 : 573,214.26 = 262,502.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,382.68/573,214.26 = 262,502.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,382.68x = 573,214.26 × 262,502.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,382.68x = 150,470,141,892.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,470,141,892.79/415,382.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,244.62

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