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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,946.06, 595,808.03 and 262,180.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,946.06, 595,808.03 and 262,180.19 is: 361,640.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,946.06 : 595,808.03 = 262,180.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,946.06/595,808.03 = 262,180.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,946.06x = 595,808.03 × 262,180.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,946.06x = 156,209,059,529.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,209,059,529.89/431,946.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,640.20

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