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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,776.06, 573,859.98 and 262,717.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,776.06, 573,859.98 and 262,717.07 is: 362,605.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,776.06 : 573,859.98 = 262,717.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,776.06/573,859.98 = 262,717.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,776.06x = 573,859.98 × 262,717.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,776.06x = 150,762,809,666.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,762,809,666.56/415,776.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,605.80

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