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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,637.28, 573,196.68 and 262,409.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,637.28, 573,196.68 and 262,409.16 is: 361,882.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,637.28 : 573,196.68 = 262,409.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,637.28/573,196.68 = 262,409.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,637.28x = 573,196.68 × 262,409.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,637.28x = 150,412,059,313.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,412,059,313.59/415,637.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,882.98

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