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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,750.78, 587,316.20 and 264,544.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,750.78, 587,316.20 and 264,544.58 is: 364,934.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,750.78 : 587,316.20 = 264,544.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,750.78/587,316.20 = 264,544.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,750.78x = 587,316.20 × 264,544.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,750.78x = 155,371,317,456.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,371,317,456.20/425,750.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,934.90

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