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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,907.82, 586,185.39 and 263,439.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,907.82, 586,185.39 and 263,439.18 is: 363,429.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,907.82 : 586,185.39 = 263,439.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,907.82/586,185.39 = 263,439.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,907.82x = 586,185.39 × 263,439.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,907.82x = 154,424,198,469.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,424,198,469.58/424,907.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,429.88

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