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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,473.70, 587,117.30 and 244,181.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,473.70, 587,117.30 and 244,181.79 is: 336,949.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,473.70 : 587,117.30 = 244,181.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,473.70/587,117.30 = 244,181.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,473.70x = 587,117.30 × 244,181.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,473.70x = 143,363,352,033.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,363,352,033.06/425,473.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,949.98

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