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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,458, 585,752.40 and 245,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,458, 585,752.40 and 245,610 is: 338,942.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,458 : 585,752.40 = 245,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,458/585,752.40 = 245,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,458x = 585,752.40 × 245,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,458x = 143,866,646,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,866,646,964/424,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,942.01

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