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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,210.05, 588,246.06 and 254,139.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,210.05, 588,246.06 and 254,139.09 is: 350,757.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,210.05 : 588,246.06 = 254,139.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,210.05/588,246.06 = 254,139.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,210.05x = 588,246.06 × 254,139.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,210.05x = 149,496,318,384.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,496,318,384.49/426,210.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,757.38

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