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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,544.48, 585,628.08 and 265,292

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,544.48, 585,628.08 and 265,292 is: 365,950.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,544.48 : 585,628.08 = 265,292 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,544.48/585,628.08 = 265,292/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,544.48x = 585,628.08 × 265,292
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,544.48x = 155,362,444,599.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,362,444,599.36/424,544.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,950.92

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