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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,367.80, 588,463.38 and 254,296.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,367.80, 588,463.38 and 254,296.26 is: 350,974.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,367.80 : 588,463.38 = 254,296.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,367.80/588,463.38 = 254,296.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,367.80x = 588,463.38 × 254,296.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,367.80x = 149,644,036,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,644,036,680.96/426,367.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,974.06

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