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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,068.04, 588,186.95 and 264,974.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,068.04, 588,186.95 and 264,974.98 is: 365,797.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,068.04 : 588,186.95 = 264,974.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,068.04/588,186.95 = 264,974.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,068.04x = 588,186.95 × 264,974.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,068.04x = 155,854,825,312.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,854,825,312.51/426,068.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,797.98

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