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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,409.14, 588,496.22 and 242,692.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,409.14, 588,496.22 and 242,692.40 is: 334,944.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,409.14 : 588,496.22 = 242,692.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,409.14/588,496.22 = 242,692.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,409.14x = 588,496.22 × 242,692.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,409.14x = 142,823,555,866.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,823,555,866.79/426,409.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334,944.87

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