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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,749.88, 588,931.77 and 245,461.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,749.88, 588,931.77 and 245,461.62 is: 338,746.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,749.88 : 588,931.77 = 245,461.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,749.88/588,931.77 = 245,461.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,749.88x = 588,931.77 × 245,461.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,749.88x = 144,560,146,333.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,560,146,333.67/426,749.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,746.78

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