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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,734.48, 585,889.80 and 265,482

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,734.48, 585,889.80 and 265,482 is: 366,212.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,734.48 : 585,889.80 = 265,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,734.48/585,889.80 = 265,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,734.48x = 585,889.80 × 265,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,734.48x = 155,543,195,883.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,543,195,883.60/424,734.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,212.78

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