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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,050.14, 583,479.21 and 261,994.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,050.14, 583,479.21 and 261,994.60 is: 361,348.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,050.14 : 583,479.21 = 261,994.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,050.14/583,479.21 = 261,994.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,050.14x = 583,479.21 × 261,994.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,050.14x = 152,868,402,232.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,868,402,232.27/423,050.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,348.19

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