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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,952.88, 589,217.76 and 245,692.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,952.88, 589,217.76 and 245,692.40 is: 339,068.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,952.88 : 589,217.76 = 245,692.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,952.88/589,217.76 = 245,692.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,952.88x = 589,217.76 × 245,692.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,952.88x = 144,766,325,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,766,325,577.02/426,952.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,068.62

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