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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,079.01, 588,202.09 and 264,985.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,079.01, 588,202.09 and 264,985.97 is: 365,813.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,079.01 : 588,202.09 = 264,985.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,079.01/588,202.09 = 264,985.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,079.01x = 588,202.09 × 264,985.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,079.01x = 155,865,297,771.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,865,297,771.20/426,079.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,813.13

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