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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,118.44, 588,256.34 and 265,025.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,118.44, 588,256.34 and 265,025.42 is: 365,867.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,118.44 : 588,256.34 = 265,025.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,118.44/588,256.34 = 265,025.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,118.44x = 588,256.34 × 265,025.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,118.44x = 155,902,883,576.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,902,883,576.16/426,118.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,867.49

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