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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,525.58, 586,114.22 and 263,551.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,525.58, 586,114.22 and 263,551.45 is: 363,867.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,525.58 : 586,114.22 = 263,551.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,525.58/586,114.22 = 263,551.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,525.58x = 586,114.22 × 263,551.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,525.58x = 154,471,252,546.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,471,252,546.62/424,525.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,867.95

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