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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,068.60, 588,187.73 and 264,975.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,068.60, 588,187.73 and 264,975.54 is: 365,798.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,068.60 : 588,187.73 = 264,975.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,068.60/588,187.73 = 264,975.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,068.60x = 588,187.73 × 264,975.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,068.60x = 155,855,360,053.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,855,360,053.25/426,068.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,798.75

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