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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,716.08, 588,886.08 and 245,428.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,716.08, 588,886.08 and 245,428.06 is: 338,701.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,716.08 : 588,886.08 = 245,428.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,716.08/588,886.08 = 245,428.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,716.08x = 588,886.08 × 245,428.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,716.08x = 144,529,168,175.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,529,168,175.41/426,716.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,701.01

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