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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,556.73, 585,644.99 and 265,304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,556.73, 585,644.99 and 265,304.25 is: 365,967.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,556.73 : 585,644.99 = 265,304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,556.73/585,644.99 = 265,304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,556.73x = 585,644.99 × 265,304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,556.73x = 155,374,103,511.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,374,103,511.69/424,556.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,967.83

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