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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,827.31, 600,067.83 and 262,721.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,827.31, 600,067.83 and 262,721.33 is: 362,559.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,827.31 : 600,067.83 = 262,721.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,827.31/600,067.83 = 262,721.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,827.31x = 600,067.83 × 262,721.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,827.31x = 157,650,618,387.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,650,618,387.81/434,827.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,559.15

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