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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,076.27, 588,198.30 and 264,983.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,076.27, 588,198.30 and 264,983.22 is: 365,809.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,076.27 : 588,198.30 = 264,983.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,076.27/588,198.30 = 264,983.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,076.27x = 588,198.30 × 264,983.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,076.27x = 155,862,676,591.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,862,676,591.54/426,076.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,809.33

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