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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,110.44, 588,245.30 and 265,017.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,110.44, 588,245.30 and 265,017.42 is: 365,856.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,110.44 : 588,245.30 = 265,017.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,110.44/588,245.30 = 265,017.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,110.44x = 588,245.30 × 265,017.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,110.44x = 155,895,251,733.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,895,251,733.13/426,110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,856.45

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