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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,667.20, 588,818.63 and 245,379.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,667.20, 588,818.63 and 245,379.27 is: 338,633.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,667.20 : 588,818.63 = 245,379.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,667.20/588,818.63 = 245,379.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,667.20x = 588,818.63 × 245,379.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,667.20x = 144,483,888,413.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,483,888,413.32/426,667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,633.69

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