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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,215.07, 588,253.08 and 254,144.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,215.07, 588,253.08 and 254,144.16 is: 350,764.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,215.07 : 588,253.08 = 254,144.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,215.07/588,253.08 = 254,144.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,215.07x = 588,253.08 × 254,144.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,215.07x = 149,501,084,884.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,501,084,884.01/426,215.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,764.43

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