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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,909.82, 586,188.15 and 263,441.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,909.82, 586,188.15 and 263,441.18 is: 363,432.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,909.82 : 586,188.15 = 263,441.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,909.82/586,188.15 = 263,441.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,909.82x = 586,188.15 × 263,441.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,909.82x = 154,426,097,938.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,426,097,938.02/424,909.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,432.64

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