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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,364.29, 588,595.82 and 265,271.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,364.29, 588,595.82 and 265,271.49 is: 366,207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,364.29 : 588,595.82 = 265,271.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,364.29/588,595.82 = 265,271.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,364.29x = 588,595.82 × 265,271.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,364.29x = 156,137,688,852.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,137,688,852.81/426,364.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,207.24

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