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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,108.94, 588,243.23 and 265,015.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,108.94, 588,243.23 and 265,015.92 is: 365,854.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,108.94 : 588,243.23 = 265,015.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,108.94/588,243.23 = 265,015.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,108.94x = 588,243.23 × 265,015.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,108.94x = 155,893,820,782.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,893,820,782.22/426,108.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,854.38

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