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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,621.76, 573,175.35 and 262,393.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,621.76, 573,175.35 and 262,393.74 is: 361,861.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,621.76 : 573,175.35 = 262,393.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,621.76/573,175.35 = 262,393.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,621.76x = 573,175.35 × 262,393.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,621.76x = 150,397,623,762.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,397,623,762.31/415,621.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,861.77

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