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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,714.08, 588,883.32 and 245,426.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,714.08, 588,883.32 and 245,426.06 is: 338,698.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,714.08 : 588,883.32 = 245,426.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,714.08/588,883.32 = 245,426.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,714.08x = 588,883.32 × 245,426.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,714.08x = 144,527,313,027.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,527,313,027.32/426,714.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,698.25

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