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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,568, 588,663.84 and 247,731.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,568, 588,663.84 and 247,731.52 is: 341,869.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,568 : 588,663.84 = 247,731.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,568/588,663.84 = 247,731.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,568x = 588,663.84 × 247,731.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,568x = 145,830,587,852.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,830,587,852.24/426,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,869.50

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