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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,022.12, 588,106.22 and 367,646.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,022.12, 588,106.22 and 367,646.64 is: 507,521.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,022.12 : 588,106.22 = 367,646.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,022.12/588,106.22 = 367,646.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,022.12x = 588,106.22 × 367,646.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,022.12x = 216,215,275,746.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,215,275,746.10/426,022.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507,521.24

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