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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,417.25, 588,455.65 and 245,164.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,417.25, 588,455.65 and 245,164.61 is: 338,327.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,417.25 : 588,455.65 = 245,164.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,417.25/588,455.65 = 245,164.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,417.25x = 588,455.65 × 245,164.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,417.25x = 144,268,499,934.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,268,499,934.55/426,417.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,327.07

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