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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,293.61, 588,026.97 and 254,096.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,293.61, 588,026.97 and 254,096.84 is: 350,499.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,293.61 : 588,026.97 = 254,096.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,293.61/588,026.97 = 254,096.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,293.61x = 588,026.97 × 254,096.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,293.61x = 149,415,791,971.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,415,791,971.64/426,293.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,499.72

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