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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,580.02, 587,135.61 and 244,226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,580.02, 587,135.61 and 244,226.42 is: 336,937.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,580.02 : 587,135.61 = 244,226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,580.02/587,135.61 = 244,226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,580.02x = 587,135.61 × 244,226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,580.02x = 143,394,028,084.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,394,028,084.82/425,580.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336,937.88

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