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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,599.95, 588,697.36 and 245,307.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,599.95, 588,697.36 and 245,307.56 is: 338,518.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,599.95 : 588,697.36 = 245,307.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,599.95/588,697.36 = 245,307.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,599.95x = 588,697.36 × 245,307.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,599.95x = 144,411,912,960.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,411,912,960.04/426,599.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,518.35

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