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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,109.94, 588,244.61 and 265,016.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,109.94, 588,244.61 and 265,016.92 is: 365,855.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,109.94 : 588,244.61 = 265,016.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,109.94/588,244.61 = 265,016.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,109.94x = 588,244.61 × 265,016.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,109.94x = 155,894,770,482.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,894,770,482.49/426,109.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,855.75

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