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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,536.48, 585,617.04 and 265,284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,536.48, 585,617.04 and 265,284 is: 365,939.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,536.48 : 585,617.04 = 265,284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,536.48/585,617.04 = 265,284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,536.48x = 585,617.04 × 265,284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,536.48x = 155,354,830,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,354,830,839.36/424,536.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,939.89

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