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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,208.02, 588,243.33 and 254,137.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,208.02, 588,243.33 and 254,137.08 is: 350,754.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,208.02 : 588,243.33 = 254,137.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,208.02/588,243.33 = 254,137.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,208.02x = 588,243.33 × 254,137.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,208.02x = 149,494,442,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,494,442,215.68/426,208.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,754.64

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