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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427,323.81, 589,888.44 and 266,258.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427,323.81, 589,888.44 and 266,258.44 is: 367,549.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427,323.81 : 589,888.44 = 266,258.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427,323.81/589,888.44 = 266,258.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427,323.81x = 589,888.44 × 266,258.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427,323.81x = 157,062,771,527.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,062,771,527.70/427,323.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367,549.78

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