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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,075.51, 588,197.26 and 264,982.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,075.51, 588,197.26 and 264,982.47 is: 365,808.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,075.51 : 588,197.26 = 264,982.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,075.51/588,197.26 = 264,982.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,075.51x = 588,197.26 × 264,982.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,075.51x = 155,861,962,802.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,861,962,802.03/426,075.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,808.31

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