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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,567.66, 587,336.55 and 244,336.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,567.66, 587,336.55 and 244,336.37 is: 337,214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,567.66 : 587,336.55 = 244,336.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,567.66/587,336.55 = 244,336.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,567.66x = 587,336.55 × 244,336.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,567.66x = 143,507,680,595.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,507,680,595.32/425,567.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,214.72

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