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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 436,001.08, 601,685.46 and 263,923

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 436,001.08, 601,685.46 and 263,923 is: 364,216.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    436,001.08 : 601,685.46 = 263,923 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    436,001.08/601,685.46 = 263,923/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    436,001.08x = 601,685.46 × 263,923
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    436,001.08x = 158,798,631,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,798,631,659.58/436,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,216.14

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