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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,068.10, 588,187.04 and 264,975.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,068.10, 588,187.04 and 264,975.04 is: 365,798.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,068.10 : 588,187.04 = 264,975.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,068.10/588,187.04 = 264,975.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,068.10x = 588,187.04 × 264,975.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,068.10x = 155,854,884,451.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,854,884,451.48/426,068.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,798.06

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