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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,074.10, 588,195.32 and 264,981.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,074.10, 588,195.32 and 264,981.05 is: 365,806.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,074.10 : 588,195.32 = 264,981.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,074.10/588,195.32 = 264,981.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,074.10x = 588,195.32 × 264,981.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,074.10x = 155,860,613,498.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,860,613,498.69/426,074.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,806.36

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