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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,067.53, 588,186.26 and 264,974.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,067.53, 588,186.26 and 264,974.48 is: 365,797.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,067.53 : 588,186.26 = 264,974.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,067.53/588,186.26 = 264,974.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,067.53x = 588,186.26 × 264,974.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,067.53x = 155,854,346,916.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,854,346,916.18/426,067.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,797.29

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