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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,462.88, 587,166.48 and 244,233.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,462.88, 587,166.48 and 244,233.48 is: 337,058.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,462.88 : 587,166.48 = 244,233.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,462.88/587,166.48 = 244,233.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,462.88x = 587,166.48 × 244,233.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,462.88x = 143,405,712,749.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,405,712,749.75/425,462.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,058.11

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