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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,117.44, 588,254.96 and 265,024.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,117.44, 588,254.96 and 265,024.42 is: 365,866.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,117.44 : 588,254.96 = 265,024.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,117.44/588,254.96 = 265,024.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,117.44x = 588,254.96 × 265,024.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,117.44x = 155,901,929,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,901,929,586.12/426,117.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,866.11

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