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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,732.12, 588,888.84 and 245,435.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,732.12, 588,888.84 and 245,435.52 is: 338,700.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,732.12 : 588,888.84 = 245,435.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,732.12/588,888.84 = 245,435.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,732.12x = 588,888.84 × 245,435.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,732.12x = 144,534,238,667.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,534,238,667.60/426,732.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,700.16

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