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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 434,828.31, 600,069.21 and 262,722.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 434,828.31, 600,069.21 and 262,722.33 is: 362,560.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    434,828.31 : 600,069.21 = 262,722.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    434,828.31/600,069.21 = 262,722.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    434,828.31x = 600,069.21 × 262,722.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    434,828.31x = 157,651,581,012.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,651,581,012.46/434,828.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362,560.53

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