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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,748.38, 588,929.70 and 245,460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,748.38, 588,929.70 and 245,460.12 is: 338,744.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,748.38 : 588,929.70 = 245,460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,748.38/588,929.70 = 245,460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,748.38x = 588,929.70 × 245,460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,748.38x = 144,558,754,833.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,558,754,833.56/426,748.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,744.71

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