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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,170.97, 588,082.48 and 254,075.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,170.97, 588,082.48 and 254,075.94 is: 350,604.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,170.97 : 588,082.48 = 254,075.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,170.97/588,082.48 = 254,075.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,170.97x = 588,082.48 × 254,075.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,170.97x = 149,417,608,268.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,417,608,268.34/426,170.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,604.85

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