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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,067.10, 588,185.66 and 264,974.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,067.10, 588,185.66 and 264,974.04 is: 365,796.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,067.10 : 588,185.66 = 264,974.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,067.10/588,185.66 = 264,974.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,067.10x = 588,185.66 × 264,974.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,067.10x = 155,853,929,275.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,853,929,275.40/426,067.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,796.68

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