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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,077.52, 588,200.02 and 264,984.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,077.52, 588,200.02 and 264,984.48 is: 365,811.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,077.52 : 588,200.02 = 264,984.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,077.52/588,200.02 = 264,984.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,077.52x = 588,200.02 × 264,984.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,077.52x = 155,863,876,435.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,863,876,435.69/426,077.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,811.08

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