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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,079.02, 588,202.08 and 264,985.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,079.02, 588,202.08 and 264,985.98 is: 365,813.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,079.02 : 588,202.08 = 264,985.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,079.02/588,202.08 = 264,985.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,079.02x = 588,202.08 × 264,985.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,079.02x = 155,865,304,606.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,865,304,606.84/426,079.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,813.14

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