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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,534.98, 585,711.09 and 263,332.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,534.98, 585,711.09 and 263,332.02 is: 363,306.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,534.98 : 585,711.09 = 263,332.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,534.98/585,711.09 = 263,332.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,534.98x = 585,711.09 × 263,332.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,534.98x = 154,236,484,466.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,236,484,466.10/424,534.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,306.89

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