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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,485.98, 588,651.60 and 245,302.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,485.98, 588,651.60 and 245,302.59 is: 338,575.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,485.98 : 588,651.60 = 245,302.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,485.98/588,651.60 = 245,302.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,485.98x = 588,651.60 × 245,302.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,485.98x = 144,397,765,214.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,397,765,214.97/426,485.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,575.65

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