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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,116.44, 588,253.58 and 265,023.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,116.44, 588,253.58 and 265,023.42 is: 365,864.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,116.44 : 588,253.58 = 265,023.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,116.44/588,253.58 = 265,023.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,116.44x = 588,253.58 × 265,023.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,116.44x = 155,900,975,598.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,900,975,598.84/426,116.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,864.73

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