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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,207.02, 588,241.95 and 254,136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,207.02, 588,241.95 and 254,136.08 is: 350,753.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,207.02 : 588,241.95 = 254,136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,207.02/588,241.95 = 254,136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,207.02x = 588,241.95 × 254,136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,207.02x = 149,493,503,782.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,493,503,782.15/426,207.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,753.27

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