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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,601.83, 588,699.94 and 245,309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,601.83, 588,699.94 and 245,309.44 is: 338,520.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,601.83 : 588,699.94 = 245,309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,601.83/588,699.94 = 245,309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,601.83x = 588,699.94 × 245,309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,601.83x = 144,413,652,609.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,413,652,609.43/426,601.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,520.94

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