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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,682.62, 588,865.95 and 245,401.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,682.62, 588,865.95 and 245,401.38 is: 338,679.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,682.62 : 588,865.95 = 245,401.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,682.62/588,865.95 = 245,401.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,682.62x = 588,865.95 × 245,401.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,682.62x = 144,508,516,765.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,508,516,765.01/426,682.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,679.17

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