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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,326.16, 588,298.20 and 245,038.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,326.16, 588,298.20 and 245,038.56 is: 338,134.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,326.16 : 588,298.20 = 245,038.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,326.16/588,298.20 = 245,038.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,326.16x = 588,298.20 × 245,038.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,326.16x = 144,155,743,778.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,155,743,778.59/426,326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,134.88

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