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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,550.25, 588,653.89 and 252,269.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,550.25, 588,653.89 and 252,269.87 is: 348,141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,550.25 : 588,653.89 = 252,269.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,550.25/588,653.89 = 252,269.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,550.25x = 588,653.89 × 252,269.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,550.25x = 148,499,636,731.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,499,636,731.35/426,550.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,141.01

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