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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431,956.54, 595,822.48 and 262,190.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431,956.54, 595,822.48 and 262,190.67 is: 361,654.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431,956.54 : 595,822.48 = 262,190.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431,956.54/595,822.48 = 262,190.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431,956.54x = 595,822.48 × 262,190.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431,956.54x = 156,219,095,232.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,219,095,232.26/431,956.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,654.66

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