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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,524.58, 586,112.84 and 263,550.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,524.58, 586,112.84 and 263,550.45 is: 363,866.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,524.58 : 586,112.84 = 263,550.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,524.58/586,112.84 = 263,550.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,524.58x = 586,112.84 × 263,550.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,524.58x = 154,470,301,926.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,470,301,926.37/424,524.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,866.57

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