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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,688.02, 573,666.47 and 262,670.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,688.02, 573,666.47 and 262,670.37 is: 362,495.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,688.02 : 573,666.47 = 262,670.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,688.02/573,666.47 = 262,670.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,688.02x = 573,666.47 × 262,670.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,688.02x = 150,685,180,406.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,685,180,406.49/415,688.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,495.85

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