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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,068.47, 588,187.55 and 264,975.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,068.47, 588,187.55 and 264,975.42 is: 365,798.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,068.47 : 588,187.55 = 264,975.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,068.47/588,187.55 = 264,975.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,068.47x = 588,187.55 × 264,975.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,068.47x = 155,855,243,100.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,855,243,100.02/426,068.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,798.58

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