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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,290.97, 585,542.58 and 263,197.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,290.97, 585,542.58 and 263,197.92 is: 363,226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,290.97 : 585,542.58 = 263,197.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,290.97/585,542.58 = 263,197.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,290.97x = 585,542.58 × 263,197.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,290.97x = 154,113,589,127.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,113,589,127.43/424,290.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,226.18

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