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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,074.51, 588,195.88 and 264,981.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,074.51, 588,195.88 and 264,981.47 is: 365,806.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,074.51 : 588,195.88 = 264,981.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,074.51/588,195.88 = 264,981.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,074.51x = 588,195.88 × 264,981.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,074.51x = 155,861,005,326.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,861,005,326.91/426,074.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,806.92

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