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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,371.76, 588,412.08 and 245,142.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,371.76, 588,412.08 and 245,142.48 is: 338,307.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,371.76 : 588,412.08 = 245,142.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,371.76/588,412.08 = 245,142.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,371.76x = 588,412.08 × 245,142.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,371.76x = 144,244,796,553.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,244,796,553.16/426,371.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,307.58

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