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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,710.43, 588,877.29 and 245,422.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,710.43, 588,877.29 and 245,422.14 is: 338,692.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,710.43 : 588,877.29 = 245,422.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,710.43/588,877.29 = 245,422.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,710.43x = 588,877.29 × 245,422.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,710.43x = 144,523,522,500.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,523,522,500.91/426,710.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,692.27

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