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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,070.10, 588,189.80 and 264,977.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,070.10, 588,189.80 and 264,977.04 is: 365,800.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,070.10 : 588,189.80 = 264,977.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,070.10/588,189.80 = 264,977.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,070.10x = 588,189.80 × 264,977.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,070.10x = 155,856,790,837.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,856,790,837.31/426,070.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,800.82

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