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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,624.40, 588,718.02 and 265,474.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,624.40, 588,718.02 and 265,474.36 is: 366,339.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,624.40 : 588,718.02 = 265,474.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,624.40/588,718.02 = 265,474.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,624.40x = 588,718.02 × 265,474.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,624.40x = 156,289,539,579.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,289,539,579.97/426,624.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,339.90

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