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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,372.88, 588,471.60 and 254,301.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,372.88, 588,471.60 and 254,301.88 is: 350,982.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,372.88 : 588,471.60 = 254,301.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,372.88/588,471.60 = 254,301.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,372.88x = 588,471.60 × 254,301.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,372.88x = 149,649,434,206.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,649,434,206.61/426,372.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,982.53

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