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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,521.59, 584,733.32 and 262,548.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,521.59, 584,733.32 and 262,548.67 is: 362,486.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,521.59 : 584,733.32 = 262,548.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,521.59/584,733.32 = 262,548.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,521.59x = 584,733.32 × 262,548.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,521.59x = 153,520,955,470.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,520,955,470.68/423,521.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,486.73

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