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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,381.46, 588,339.37 and 245,058.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,381.46, 588,339.37 and 245,058.38 is: 338,142.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,381.46 : 588,339.37 = 245,058.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,381.46/588,339.37 = 245,058.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,381.46x = 588,339.37 × 245,058.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,381.46x = 144,177,492,902.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,177,492,902.42/426,381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,142.03

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