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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,636.32, 588,733.72 and 254,748.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,636.32, 588,733.72 and 254,748.14 is: 351,537.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,636.32 : 588,733.72 = 254,748.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,636.32/588,733.72 = 254,748.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,636.32x = 588,733.72 × 254,748.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,636.32x = 149,978,818,752.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,978,818,752.49/426,636.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,537.86

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