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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,571.23, 635,357.07 and 265,910.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,571.23, 635,357.07 and 265,910.40 is: 398,865.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,571.23 : 635,357.07 = 265,910.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,571.23/635,357.07 = 265,910.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,571.23x = 635,357.07 × 265,910.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,571.23x = 168,948,052,626.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,948,052,626.53/423,571.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398,865.74

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