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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,576.84, 588,741.96 and 263,328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,576.84, 588,741.96 and 263,328.66 is: 363,434.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,576.84 : 588,741.96 = 263,328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,576.84/588,741.96 = 263,328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,576.84x = 588,741.96 × 263,328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,576.84x = 155,032,631,412.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,032,631,412.57/426,576.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,434.24

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