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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,735.15, 588,870.86 and 265,585.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,735.15, 588,870.86 and 265,585.11 is: 366,492.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,735.15 : 588,870.86 = 265,585.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,735.15/588,870.86 = 265,585.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,735.15x = 588,870.86 × 265,585.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,735.15x = 156,395,330,800.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,395,330,800.97/426,735.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366,492.73

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