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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,849.44, 589,162.92 and 245,579.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,849.44, 589,162.92 and 245,579.94 is: 338,964.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,849.44 : 589,162.92 = 245,579.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,849.44/589,162.92 = 245,579.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,849.44x = 589,162.92 × 245,579.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,849.44x = 144,686,594,543.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,686,594,543.83/426,849.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,964.00

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