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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,686.52, 588,385.44 and 366,456.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,686.52, 588,385.44 and 366,456.36 is: 505,330.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,686.52 : 588,385.44 = 366,456.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,686.52/588,385.44 = 366,456.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,686.52x = 588,385.44 × 366,456.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,686.52x = 215,617,586,619.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,617,586,619.40/426,686.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,330.20

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