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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,834.12, 588,866.04 and 245,517.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,834.12, 588,866.04 and 245,517.24 is: 338,718.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,834.12 : 588,866.04 = 245,517.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,834.12/588,866.04 = 245,517.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,834.12x = 588,866.04 × 245,517.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,834.12x = 144,576,764,870.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,576,764,870.53/426,834.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,718.86

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