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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,318.99, 586,964.69 and 244,029.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,318.99, 586,964.69 and 244,029.24 is: 336,774.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,318.99 : 586,964.69 = 244,029.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,318.99/586,964.69 = 244,029.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,318.99x = 586,964.69 × 244,029.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,318.99x = 143,236,545,987.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,236,545,987.39/425,318.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,774.40

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