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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,336.23, 586,959.33 and 244,076.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,336.23, 586,959.33 and 244,076.68 is: 336,823.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,336.23 : 586,959.33 = 244,076.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,336.23/586,959.33 = 244,076.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,336.23x = 586,959.33 × 244,076.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,336.23x = 143,263,084,561.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,263,084,561.42/425,336.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,823.14

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