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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,692.34, 588,853.26 and 245,404.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,692.34, 588,853.26 and 245,404.35 is: 338,668.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,692.34 : 588,853.26 = 245,404.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,692.34/588,853.26 = 245,404.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,692.34x = 588,853.26 × 245,404.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,692.34x = 144,507,151,515.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,507,151,515.68/426,692.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,668.26

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