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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,563.16, 573,566.32 and 262,504

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,563.16, 573,566.32 and 262,504 is: 362,311.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,563.16 : 573,566.32 = 262,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,563.16/573,566.32 = 262,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,563.16x = 573,566.32 × 262,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,563.16x = 150,563,453,265.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,563,453,265.28/415,563.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,311.84

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