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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,076.02, 588,197.96 and 264,982.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,076.02, 588,197.96 and 264,982.97 is: 365,808.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,076.02 : 588,197.96 = 264,982.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,076.02/588,197.96 = 264,982.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,076.02x = 588,197.96 × 264,982.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,076.02x = 155,862,438,122.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,862,438,122.84/426,076.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,808.99

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