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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,533.62, 585,524.73 and 263,298.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,533.62, 585,524.73 and 263,298.26 is: 363,145.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,533.62 : 585,524.73 = 263,298.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,533.62/585,524.73 = 263,298.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,533.62x = 585,524.73 × 263,298.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,533.62x = 154,167,642,595.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,167,642,595.97/424,533.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,145.90

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