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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,124.44, 588,264.57 and 265,031.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,124.44, 588,264.57 and 265,031.46 is: 365,875.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,124.44 : 588,264.57 = 265,031.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,124.44/588,264.57 = 265,031.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,124.44x = 588,264.57 × 265,031.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,124.44x = 155,908,617,853.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,908,617,853.37/426,124.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,875.79

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