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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,080.04, 588,203.48 and 264,986.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,080.04, 588,203.48 and 264,986.96 is: 365,814.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,080.04 : 588,203.48 = 264,986.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,080.04/588,203.48 = 264,986.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,080.04x = 588,203.48 × 264,986.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,080.04x = 155,866,252,026.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,866,252,026.62/426,080.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,814.49

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