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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,072.33, 588,192.86 and 264,979.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,072.33, 588,192.86 and 264,979.27 is: 365,803.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,072.33 : 588,192.86 = 264,979.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,072.33/588,192.86 = 264,979.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,072.33x = 588,192.86 × 264,979.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,072.33x = 155,858,914,662.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,858,914,662.01/426,072.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,803.89

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