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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,549.82, 588,653.28 and 252,269.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,549.82, 588,653.28 and 252,269.42 is: 348,140.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,549.82 : 588,653.28 = 252,269.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,549.82/588,653.28 = 252,269.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,549.82x = 588,653.28 × 252,269.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,549.82x = 148,499,220,265.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,499,220,265.35/426,549.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,140.39

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