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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423,905.22, 584,844.48 and 262,701.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423,905.22, 584,844.48 and 262,701.45 is: 362,438.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423,905.22 : 584,844.48 = 262,701.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423,905.22/584,844.48 = 262,701.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423,905.22x = 584,844.48 × 262,701.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423,905.22x = 153,639,492,920.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,639,492,920.50/423,905.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,438.31

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