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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,279.97, 586,971.36 and 244,114.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,279.97, 586,971.36 and 244,114.36 is: 336,926.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,279.97 : 586,971.36 = 244,114.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,279.97/586,971.36 = 244,114.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,279.97x = 586,971.36 × 244,114.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,279.97x = 143,288,136,417.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,288,136,417.30/425,279.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,926.60

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