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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,072.25, 588,192.77 and 264,979.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,072.25, 588,192.77 and 264,979.22 is: 365,803.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,072.25 : 588,192.77 = 264,979.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,072.25/588,192.77 = 264,979.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,072.25x = 588,192.77 × 264,979.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,072.25x = 155,858,859,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,858,859,125.72/426,072.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,803.82

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