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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,265.26, 588,265.65 and 245,035.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,265.26, 588,265.65 and 245,035.86 is: 338,160.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,265.26 : 588,265.65 = 245,035.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,265.26/588,265.65 = 245,035.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,265.26x = 588,265.65 × 245,035.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,265.26x = 144,146,179,456.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,146,179,456.21/426,265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,160.75

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