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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,343.83, 586,987.77 and 244,088.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,343.83, 586,987.77 and 244,088.91 is: 336,850.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,343.83 : 586,987.77 = 244,088.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,343.83/586,987.77 = 244,088.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,343.83x = 586,987.77 × 244,088.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,343.83x = 143,277,204,504.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,277,204,504.96/425,343.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,850.32

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