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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,887.23, 584,819.68 and 262,683.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,887.23, 584,819.68 and 262,683.46 is: 362,413.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,887.23 : 584,819.68 = 262,683.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,887.23/584,819.68 = 262,683.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,887.23x = 584,819.68 × 262,683.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,887.23x = 153,622,454,295.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,622,454,295.73/423,887.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,413.50

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