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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,844.94, 589,156.70 and 245,575.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,844.94, 589,156.70 and 245,575.44 is: 338,957.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,844.94 : 589,156.70 = 245,575.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,844.94/589,156.70 = 245,575.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,844.94x = 589,156.70 × 245,575.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,844.94x = 144,682,414,603.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,682,414,603.57/426,844.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,957.79

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