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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,600.83, 588,698.56 and 245,308.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,600.83, 588,698.56 and 245,308.44 is: 338,519.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,600.83 : 588,698.56 = 245,308.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,600.83/588,698.56 = 245,308.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,600.83x = 588,698.56 × 245,308.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,600.83x = 144,412,724,770.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,412,724,770.58/426,600.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,519.56

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