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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,458, 588,563.88 and 247,610

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,458, 588,563.88 and 247,610 is: 341,731.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,458 : 588,563.88 = 247,610 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,458/588,563.88 = 247,610/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,458x = 588,563.88 × 247,610
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,458x = 145,734,302,326.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,734,302,326.80/426,458
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,731.90

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