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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,301.49, 588,320.33 and 254,173.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,301.49, 588,320.33 and 254,173.65 is: 350,774.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,301.49 : 588,320.33 = 254,173.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,301.49/588,320.33 = 254,173.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,301.49x = 588,320.33 × 254,173.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,301.49x = 149,535,524,374.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,535,524,374.44/426,301.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,774.11

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