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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,079.52, 588,202.78 and 264,986.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,079.52, 588,202.78 and 264,986.48 is: 365,813.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,079.52 : 588,202.78 = 264,986.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,079.52/588,202.78 = 264,986.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,079.52x = 588,202.78 × 264,986.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,079.52x = 155,865,784,198.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,865,784,198.41/426,079.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,813.84

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