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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,253.08, 588,442.86 and 265,160.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,253.08, 588,442.86 and 265,160.28 is: 366,054.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,253.08 : 588,442.86 = 265,160.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,253.08/588,442.86 = 265,160.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,253.08x = 588,442.86 × 265,160.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,253.08x = 156,031,673,521.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,031,673,521.60/426,253.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,054.07

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