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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,067.60, 588,186.35 and 264,974.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,067.60, 588,186.35 and 264,974.54 is: 365,797.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,067.60 : 588,186.35 = 264,974.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,067.60/588,186.35 = 264,974.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,067.60x = 588,186.35 × 264,974.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,067.60x = 155,854,406,200.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,854,406,200.66/426,067.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,797.37

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