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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,626.24, 573,181.56 and 262,398.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,626.24, 573,181.56 and 262,398.24 is: 361,867.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,626.24 : 573,181.56 = 262,398.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,626.24/573,181.56 = 262,398.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,626.24x = 573,181.56 × 262,398.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,626.24x = 150,401,832,544.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,401,832,544.45/415,626.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,867.99

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