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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,754.78, 587,321.72 and 264,548.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,754.78, 587,321.72 and 264,548.58 is: 364,940.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,754.78 : 587,321.72 = 264,548.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,754.78/587,321.72 = 264,548.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,754.78x = 587,321.72 × 264,548.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,754.78x = 155,375,127,029.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,375,127,029.16/425,754.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364,940.42

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