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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,716.71, 588,880.60 and 254,734.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,716.71, 588,880.60 and 254,734.47 is: 351,540.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,716.71 : 588,880.60 = 254,734.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,716.71/588,880.60 = 254,734.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,716.71x = 588,880.60 × 254,734.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,716.71x = 150,008,186,897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,008,186,897.45/426,716.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,540.46

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