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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,606.40, 588,693.18 and 265,456.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,606.40, 588,693.18 and 265,456.36 is: 366,315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,606.40 : 588,693.18 = 265,456.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,606.40/588,693.18 = 265,456.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,606.40x = 588,693.18 × 265,456.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,606.40x = 156,272,348,719.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,272,348,719.63/426,606.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,315.06

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