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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,548.75, 588,651.81 and 252,268.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,548.75, 588,651.81 and 252,268.35 is: 348,138.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,548.75 : 588,651.81 = 252,268.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,548.75/588,651.81 = 252,268.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,548.75x = 588,651.81 × 252,268.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,548.75x = 148,498,222,094.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,498,222,094.65/426,548.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,138.92

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