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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,422.76, 588,463.22 and 245,170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,422.76, 588,463.22 and 245,170.12 is: 338,334.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,422.76 : 588,463.22 = 245,170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,422.76/588,463.22 = 245,170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,422.76x = 588,463.22 × 245,170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,422.76x = 144,273,598,262.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,273,598,262.99/426,422.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,334.66

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