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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,127.44, 588,268.72 and 265,034.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,127.44, 588,268.72 and 265,034.46 is: 365,879.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,127.44 : 588,268.72 = 265,034.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,127.44/588,268.72 = 265,034.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,127.44x = 588,268.72 × 265,034.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,127.44x = 155,911,482,540.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,911,482,540.09/426,127.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365,879.94

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