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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,577.60, 588,711.90 and 245,348.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,577.60, 588,711.90 and 245,348.20 is: 338,600.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,577.60 : 588,711.90 = 245,348.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,577.60/588,711.90 = 245,348.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,577.60x = 588,711.90 × 245,348.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,577.60x = 144,439,404,983.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,439,404,983.58/426,577.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,600.54

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