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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,575.14, 588,677.73 and 242,804.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,575.14, 588,677.73 and 242,804.73 is: 335,072.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,575.14 : 588,677.73 = 242,804.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,575.14/588,677.73 = 242,804.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,575.14x = 588,677.73 × 242,804.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,575.14x = 142,933,738,586.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,933,738,586.69/426,575.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335,072.83

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