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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,606.64, 588,838.67 and 252,338.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,606.64, 588,838.67 and 252,338.27 is: 348,298.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,606.64 : 588,838.67 = 252,338.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,606.64/588,838.67 = 252,338.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,606.64x = 588,838.67 × 252,338.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,606.64x = 148,586,533,399.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,586,533,399.84/426,606.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,298.69

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