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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,892.44, 589,134.24 and 245,631.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,892.44, 589,134.24 and 245,631.90 is: 338,985.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,892.44 : 589,134.24 = 245,631.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,892.44/589,134.24 = 245,631.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,892.44x = 589,134.24 × 245,631.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,892.44x = 144,710,162,726.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,710,162,726.26/426,892.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,985.07

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