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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,068.97, 588,188.25 and 264,975.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,068.97, 588,188.25 and 264,975.93 is: 365,799.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,068.97 : 588,188.25 = 264,975.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,068.97/588,188.25 = 264,975.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,068.97x = 588,188.25 × 264,975.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,068.97x = 155,855,728,558.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,855,728,558.82/426,068.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,799.29

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