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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,068.53, 588,187.64 and 264,975.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,068.53, 588,187.64 and 264,975.48 is: 365,798.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,068.53 : 588,187.64 = 264,975.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,068.53/588,187.64 = 264,975.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,068.53x = 588,187.64 × 264,975.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,068.53x = 155,855,302,239.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,855,302,239.07/426,068.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,798.67

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