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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,848.44, 589,161.53 and 245,578.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,848.44, 589,161.53 and 245,578.94 is: 338,962.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,848.44 : 589,161.53 = 245,578.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,848.44/589,161.53 = 245,578.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,848.44x = 589,161.53 × 245,578.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,848.44x = 144,685,664,026.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,685,664,026.18/426,848.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,962.62

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