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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,560.10, 588,687.75 and 245,330.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,560.10, 588,687.75 and 245,330.70 is: 338,576.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,560.10 : 588,687.75 = 245,330.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,560.10/588,687.75 = 245,330.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,560.10x = 588,687.75 × 245,330.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,560.10x = 144,423,177,788.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,423,177,788.93/426,560.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,576.39

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