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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,345.89, 586,990.62 and 244,090.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,345.89, 586,990.62 and 244,090.97 is: 336,853.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,345.89 : 586,990.62 = 244,090.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,345.89/586,990.62 = 244,090.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,345.89x = 586,990.62 × 244,090.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,345.89x = 143,279,111,284.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,279,111,284.18/425,345.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,853.17

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