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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,854.94, 589,170.47 and 245,585.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,854.94, 589,170.47 and 245,585.44 is: 338,971.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,854.94 : 589,170.47 = 245,585.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,854.94/589,170.47 = 245,585.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,854.94x = 589,170.47 × 245,585.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,854.94x = 144,691,689,109.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,691,689,109.96/426,854.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,971.57

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