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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,733.65, 588,868.79 and 265,583.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,733.65, 588,868.79 and 265,583.61 is: 366,490.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,733.65 : 588,868.79 = 265,583.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,733.65/588,868.79 = 265,583.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,733.65x = 588,868.79 × 265,583.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,733.65x = 156,393,897,736.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,393,897,736.61/426,733.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,490.66

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