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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,309.92, 585,401.96 and 263,106.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,309.92, 585,401.96 and 263,106.96 is: 362,997.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,309.92 : 585,401.96 = 263,106.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,309.92/585,401.96 = 263,106.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,309.92x = 585,401.96 × 263,106.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,309.92x = 154,023,330,073.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,023,330,073.64/424,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,997.24

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