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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,578.52, 587,133.54 and 244,224.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,578.52, 587,133.54 and 244,224.92 is: 336,935.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,578.52 : 587,133.54 = 244,224.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,578.52/587,133.54 = 244,224.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,578.52x = 587,133.54 × 244,224.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,578.52x = 143,392,641,835.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,392,641,835.82/425,578.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,935.81

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