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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,287.90, 585,371.61 and 263,084.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,287.90, 585,371.61 and 263,084.94 is: 362,966.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,287.90 : 585,371.61 = 263,084.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,287.90/585,371.61 = 263,084.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,287.90x = 585,371.61 × 263,084.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,287.90x = 154,002,454,894.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,002,454,894.55/424,287.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,966.88

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