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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,289.89, 588,323.21 and 366,059.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,289.89, 588,323.21 and 366,059.91 is: 505,199.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,289.89 : 588,323.21 = 366,059.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,289.89/588,323.21 = 366,059.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,289.89x = 588,323.21 × 366,059.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,289.89x = 215,361,539,473.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,361,539,473.21/426,289.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,199.74

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