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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,774.30, 588,965.63 and 245,486.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,774.30, 588,965.63 and 245,486.18 is: 338,780.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,774.30 : 588,965.63 = 245,486.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,774.30/588,965.63 = 245,486.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,774.30x = 588,965.63 × 245,486.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,774.30x = 144,582,918,487.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,582,918,487.73/426,774.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,780.75

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