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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,646.56, 588,777.84 and 245,362.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,646.56, 588,777.84 and 245,362.08 is: 338,602.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,646.56 : 588,777.84 = 245,362.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,646.56/588,777.84 = 245,362.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,646.56x = 588,777.84 × 245,362.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,646.56x = 144,463,755,480.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,463,755,480.31/426,646.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,602.88

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