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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,744.38, 588,924.18 and 245,456.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,744.38, 588,924.18 and 245,456.12 is: 338,739.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,744.38 : 588,924.18 = 245,456.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,744.38/588,924.18 = 245,456.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,744.38x = 588,924.18 × 245,456.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,744.38x = 144,555,044,196.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,555,044,196.98/426,744.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,739.19

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