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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,494.39, 587,205.35 and 244,204.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,494.39, 587,205.35 and 244,204.87 is: 337,015.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,494.39 : 587,205.35 = 244,204.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,494.39/587,205.35 = 244,204.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,494.39x = 587,205.35 × 244,204.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,494.39x = 143,398,406,160.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,398,406,160.06/425,494.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,015.97

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