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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,908.82, 586,186.77 and 263,440.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,908.82, 586,186.77 and 263,440.18 is: 363,431.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,908.82 : 586,186.77 = 263,440.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,908.82/586,186.77 = 263,440.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,908.82x = 586,186.77 × 263,440.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,908.82x = 154,425,148,202.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,425,148,202.42/424,908.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,431.26

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