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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,710.44, 587,438.88 and 262,341.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,710.44, 587,438.88 and 262,341.54 is: 362,005.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,710.44 : 587,438.88 = 262,341.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,710.44/587,438.88 = 262,341.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,710.44x = 587,438.88 × 262,341.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,710.44x = 154,109,620,435.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,109,620,435.08/425,710.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,005.73

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