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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,049.14, 583,477.83 and 261,993.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,049.14, 583,477.83 and 261,993.60 is: 361,346.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,049.14 : 583,477.83 = 261,993.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,049.14/583,477.83 = 261,993.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,049.14x = 583,477.83 × 261,993.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,049.14x = 152,867,457,201.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,867,457,201.89/423,049.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,346.81

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