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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,713.08, 588,881.94 and 245,425.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,713.08, 588,881.94 and 245,425.06 is: 338,696.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,713.08 : 588,881.94 = 245,425.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,713.08/588,881.94 = 245,425.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,713.08x = 588,881.94 × 245,425.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,713.08x = 144,526,385,457.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,526,385,457.42/426,713.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,696.87

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