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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,577.84, 588,743.34 and 263,329.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,577.84, 588,743.34 and 263,329.66 is: 363,435.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,577.84 : 588,743.34 = 263,329.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,577.84/588,743.34 = 263,329.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,577.84x = 588,743.34 × 263,329.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,577.84x = 155,033,583,549.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,033,583,549.46/426,577.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363,435.62

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