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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,889.44, 589,130.10 and 245,628.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,889.44, 589,130.10 and 245,628.90 is: 338,980.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,889.44 : 589,130.10 = 245,628.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,889.44/589,130.10 = 245,628.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,889.44x = 589,130.10 × 245,628.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,889.44x = 144,707,378,419.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,707,378,419.89/426,889.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,980.93

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