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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,373.88, 588,472.98 and 254,302.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,373.88, 588,472.98 and 254,302.88 is: 350,983.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,373.88 : 588,472.98 = 254,302.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,373.88/588,472.98 = 254,302.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,373.88x = 588,472.98 × 254,302.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,373.88x = 149,650,373,616.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,650,373,616.18/426,373.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350,983.91

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