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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,412.20, 587,082.23 and 244,160.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,412.20, 587,082.23 and 244,160.93 is: 336,949.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,412.20 : 587,082.23 = 244,160.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,412.20/587,082.23 = 244,160.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,412.20x = 587,082.23 × 244,160.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,412.20x = 143,342,544,425.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,342,544,425.78/425,412.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,949.77

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