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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,289.97, 585,541.20 and 263,196.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,289.97, 585,541.20 and 263,196.92 is: 363,224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,289.97 : 585,541.20 = 263,196.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,289.97/585,541.20 = 263,196.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,289.97x = 585,541.20 × 263,196.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,289.97x = 154,112,637,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,112,637,445.40/424,289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,224.80

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