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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,931.01, 587,724.36 and 264,727.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,931.01, 587,724.36 and 264,727.24 is: 365,286.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,931.01 : 587,724.36 = 264,727.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,931.01/587,724.36 = 264,727.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,931.01x = 587,724.36 × 264,727.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,931.01x = 155,586,645,241.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,586,645,241.53/425,931.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,286.03

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