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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,732.64, 587,784.96 and 264,806.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,732.64, 587,784.96 and 264,806.64 is: 365,603.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,732.64 : 587,784.96 = 264,806.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,732.64/587,784.96 = 264,806.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,732.64x = 587,784.96 × 264,806.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,732.64x = 155,649,360,300.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,649,360,300.13/425,732.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,603.54

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