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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,773.80, 588,964.94 and 245,485.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,773.80, 588,964.94 and 245,485.68 is: 338,780.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,773.80 : 588,964.94 = 245,485.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,773.80/588,964.94 = 245,485.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,773.80x = 588,964.94 × 245,485.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,773.80x = 144,582,458,792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,582,458,792.06/426,773.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,780.07

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