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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,568.23, 635,352.57 and 265,907.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,568.23, 635,352.57 and 265,907.40 is: 398,861.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,568.23 : 635,352.57 = 265,907.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,568.23/635,352.57 = 265,907.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,568.23x = 635,352.57 × 265,907.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,568.23x = 168,944,949,972.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,944,949,972.02/423,568.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,861.24

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