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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,652.96, 573,218.10 and 262,424.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,652.96, 573,218.10 and 262,424.92 is: 361,904.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,652.96 : 573,218.10 = 262,424.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,652.96/573,218.10 = 262,424.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,652.96x = 573,218.10 × 262,424.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,652.96x = 150,426,714,035.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,426,714,035.05/415,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,904.59

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