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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,937.32, 588,792.09 and 354,225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,937.32, 588,792.09 and 354,225.08 is: 488,514.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,937.32 : 588,792.09 = 354,225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,937.32/588,792.09 = 354,225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,937.32x = 588,792.09 × 354,225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,937.32x = 208,564,927,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,564,927,983.94/426,937.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488,514.16

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