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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,549.98, 588,653.49 and 252,269.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,549.98, 588,653.49 and 252,269.57 is: 348,140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,549.98 : 588,653.49 = 252,269.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,549.98/588,653.49 = 252,269.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,549.98x = 588,653.49 × 252,269.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,549.98x = 148,499,364,272.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,499,364,272.93/426,549.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,140.60

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