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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424,777.68, 586,099.08 and 245,826

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424,777.68, 586,099.08 and 245,826 is: 339,185.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424,777.68 : 586,099.08 = 245,826 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424,777.68/586,099.08 = 245,826/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424,777.68x = 586,099.08 × 245,826
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424,777.68x = 144,078,392,440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,078,392,440.08/424,777.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,185.41

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