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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,067.47, 588,186.17 and 264,974.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,067.47, 588,186.17 and 264,974.42 is: 365,797.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,067.47 : 588,186.17 = 264,974.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,067.47/588,186.17 = 264,974.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,067.47x = 588,186.17 × 264,974.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,067.47x = 155,854,286,969.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,854,286,969.28/426,067.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,797.20

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