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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,751.78, 587,317.58 and 264,545.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,751.78, 587,317.58 and 264,545.58 is: 364,936.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,751.78 : 587,317.58 = 264,545.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,751.78/587,317.58 = 264,545.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,751.78x = 587,317.58 × 264,545.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,751.78x = 155,372,269,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,372,269,845.30/425,751.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,936.28

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