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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,072.10, 588,192.56 and 264,979.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,072.10, 588,192.56 and 264,979.04 is: 365,803.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,072.10 : 588,192.56 = 264,979.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,072.10/588,192.56 = 264,979.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,072.10x = 588,192.56 × 264,979.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,072.10x = 155,858,699,883.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,858,699,883.94/426,072.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,803.58

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