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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,569, 588,665.22 and 247,732.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,569, 588,665.22 and 247,732.52 is: 341,870.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,569 : 588,665.22 = 247,732.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,569/588,665.22 = 247,732.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,569x = 588,665.22 × 247,732.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,569x = 145,831,518,386.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,831,518,386.95/426,569
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341,870.88

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