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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,520.59, 584,731.94 and 262,547.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,520.59, 584,731.94 and 262,547.67 is: 362,485.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,520.59 : 584,731.94 = 262,547.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,520.59/584,731.94 = 262,547.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,520.59x = 584,731.94 × 262,547.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,520.59x = 153,520,007,108.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,520,007,108.84/423,520.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,485.34

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