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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,467.43, 587,138.24 and 244,175.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,467.43, 587,138.24 and 244,175.15 is: 336,957.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,467.43 : 587,138.24 = 244,175.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,467.43/587,138.24 = 244,175.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,467.43x = 587,138.24 × 244,175.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,467.43x = 143,364,569,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,364,569,901.02/425,467.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,957.81

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