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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,555.48, 585,643.26 and 265,303

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,555.48, 585,643.26 and 265,303 is: 365,966.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,555.48 : 585,643.26 = 265,303 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,555.48/585,643.26 = 265,303/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,555.48x = 585,643.26 × 265,303
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,555.48x = 155,372,913,807.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,372,913,807.78/424,555.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,966.10

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