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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,545.51, 588,873.05 and 295,911.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,545.51, 588,873.05 and 295,911.89 is: 408,525.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,545.51 : 588,873.05 = 295,911.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,545.51/588,873.05 = 295,911.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,545.51x = 588,873.05 × 295,911.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,545.51x = 174,254,537,188.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,254,537,188.19/426,545.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408,525.08

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