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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415,785.06, 573,872.40 and 262,726.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415,785.06, 573,872.40 and 262,726.08 is: 362,618.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415,785.06 : 573,872.40 = 262,726.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415,785.06/573,872.40 = 262,726.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415,785.06x = 573,872.40 × 262,726.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415,785.06x = 150,771,246,072.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,771,246,072.19/415,785.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,618.24

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