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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,495.39, 587,206.73 and 244,205.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,495.39, 587,206.73 and 244,205.87 is: 337,017.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,495.39 : 587,206.73 = 244,205.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,495.39/587,206.73 = 244,205.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,495.39x = 587,206.73 × 244,205.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,495.39x = 143,399,330,369.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,399,330,369.51/425,495.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,017.35

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