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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,688.52, 588,388.20 and 366,458.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,688.52, 588,388.20 and 366,458.36 is: 505,332.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,688.52 : 588,388.20 = 366,458.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,688.52/588,388.20 = 366,458.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,688.52x = 588,388.20 × 366,458.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,688.52x = 215,619,774,815.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,619,774,815.35/426,688.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505,332.96

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