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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,069.10, 588,188.42 and 264,976.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,069.10, 588,188.42 and 264,976.04 is: 365,799.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,069.10 : 588,188.42 = 264,976.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,069.10/588,188.42 = 264,976.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,069.10x = 588,188.42 × 264,976.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,069.10x = 155,855,836,980.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,855,836,980.58/426,069.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,799.44

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