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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,932.28, 589,150.10 and 245,702.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,932.28, 589,150.10 and 245,702.42 is: 339,059.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,932.28 : 589,150.10 = 245,702.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,932.28/589,150.10 = 245,702.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,932.28x = 589,150.10 × 245,702.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,932.28x = 144,755,605,313.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,755,605,313.24/426,932.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,059.87

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