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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,175.68, 586,720.24 and 264,027.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,175.68, 586,720.24 and 264,027.32 is: 364,343.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,175.68 : 586,720.24 = 264,027.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,175.68/586,720.24 = 264,027.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,175.68x = 586,720.24 × 264,027.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,175.68x = 154,910,172,556.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,910,172,556.96/425,175.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,343.92

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