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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,261.25, 588,946.55 and 336,301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,261.25, 588,946.55 and 336,301.74 is: 464,653.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,261.25 : 588,946.55 = 336,301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,261.25/588,946.55 = 336,301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,261.25x = 588,946.55 × 336,301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,261.25x = 198,063,747,850.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,063,747,850.49/426,261.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464,653.42

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