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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,709.08, 588,876.42 and 245,421.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,709.08, 588,876.42 and 245,421.06 is: 338,691.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,709.08 : 588,876.42 = 245,421.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,709.08/588,876.42 = 245,421.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,709.08x = 588,876.42 × 245,421.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,709.08x = 144,522,675,205.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,522,675,205.41/426,709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,691.35

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