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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,164.45, 588,229.88 and 251,896.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,164.45, 588,229.88 and 251,896.10 is: 347,689.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,164.45 : 588,229.88 = 251,896.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,164.45/588,229.88 = 251,896.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,164.45x = 588,229.88 × 251,896.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,164.45x = 148,172,808,474.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,172,808,474.84/426,164.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347,689.28

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