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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,461, 588,568.02 and 247,613

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,461, 588,568.02 and 247,613 is: 341,736.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,461 : 588,568.02 = 247,613 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,461/588,568.02 = 247,613/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,461x = 588,568.02 × 247,613
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,461x = 145,737,093,136.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,737,093,136.26/426,461
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,736.04

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