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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,470.64, 588,564.16 and 245,241.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,470.64, 588,564.16 and 245,241.24 is: 338,452.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,470.64 : 588,564.16 = 245,241.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,470.64/588,564.16 = 245,241.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,470.64x = 588,564.16 × 245,241.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,470.64x = 144,340,204,417.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,340,204,417.96/426,470.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,452.85

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