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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,265.69, 599,143.08 and 262,118.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,265.69, 599,143.08 and 262,118.25 is: 361,636.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,265.69 : 599,143.08 = 262,118.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,265.69/599,143.08 = 262,118.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,265.69x = 599,143.08 × 262,118.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,265.69x = 157,046,335,629.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,046,335,629.21/434,265.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361,636.53

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