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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,738.10, 573,704.61 and 262,858.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,738.10, 573,704.61 and 262,858.58 is: 362,736.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,738.10 : 573,704.61 = 262,858.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,738.10/573,704.61 = 262,858.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,738.10x = 573,704.61 × 262,858.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,738.10x = 150,803,179,124.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,803,179,124.05/415,738.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,736.01

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