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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,342.42, 586,985.83 and 244,087.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,342.42, 586,985.83 and 244,087.50 is: 336,848.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,342.42 : 586,985.83 = 244,087.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,342.42/586,985.83 = 244,087.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,342.42x = 586,985.83 × 244,087.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,342.42x = 143,275,903,376.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,275,903,376.96/425,342.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,848.38

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