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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,811.31, 588,949.08 and 254,697.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,811.31, 588,949.08 and 254,697.38 is: 351,452.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,811.31 : 588,949.08 = 254,697.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,811.31/588,949.08 = 254,697.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,811.31x = 588,949.08 × 254,697.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,811.31x = 150,003,787,629.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,003,787,629.41/426,811.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351,452.23

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