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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,689.52, 588,793.36 and 245,353.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,689.52, 588,793.36 and 245,353.20 is: 338,565.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,689.52 : 588,793.36 = 245,353.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,689.52/588,793.36 = 245,353.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,689.52x = 588,793.36 × 245,353.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,689.52x = 144,462,335,014.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,462,335,014.75/426,689.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,565.46

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