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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,106.44, 588,239.78 and 265,013.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,106.44, 588,239.78 and 265,013.42 is: 365,850.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,106.44 : 588,239.78 = 265,013.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,106.44/588,239.78 = 265,013.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,106.44x = 588,239.78 × 265,013.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,106.44x = 155,891,431,611.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,891,431,611.58/426,106.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,850.92

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