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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,623.40, 588,716.64 and 265,473.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,623.40, 588,716.64 and 265,473.36 is: 366,338.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,623.40 : 588,716.64 = 265,473.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,623.40/588,716.64 = 265,473.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,623.40x = 588,716.64 × 265,473.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,623.40x = 156,288,584,508.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,288,584,508.71/426,623.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,338.52

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