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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,333.27, 585,856.35 and 263,424.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,333.27, 585,856.35 and 263,424.74 is: 363,697.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,333.27 : 585,856.35 = 263,424.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,333.27/585,856.35 = 263,424.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,333.27x = 585,856.35 × 263,424.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,333.27x = 154,329,055,358.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,329,055,358.98/424,333.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,697.75

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