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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,772.80, 588,963.56 and 245,484.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,772.80, 588,963.56 and 245,484.68 is: 338,778.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,772.80 : 588,963.56 = 245,484.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,772.80/588,963.56 = 245,484.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,772.80x = 588,963.56 × 245,484.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,772.80x = 144,581,526,886.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,581,526,886.02/426,772.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,778.68

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