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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,471.64, 588,565.54 and 245,242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,471.64, 588,565.54 and 245,242.24 is: 338,454.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,471.64 : 588,565.54 = 245,242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,471.64/588,565.54 = 245,242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,471.64x = 588,565.54 × 245,242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,471.64x = 144,341,131,416.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,341,131,416.41/426,471.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,454.23

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