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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,492.39, 587,202.59 and 244,202.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,492.39, 587,202.59 and 244,202.87 is: 337,013.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,492.39 : 587,202.59 = 244,202.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,492.39/587,202.59 = 244,202.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,492.39x = 587,202.59 × 244,202.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,492.39x = 143,396,557,749.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,396,557,749.43/425,492.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,013.21

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