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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,629.42, 587,368.53 and 244,353.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,629.42, 587,368.53 and 244,353.04 is: 337,207.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,629.42 : 587,368.53 = 244,353.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,629.42/587,368.53 = 244,353.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,629.42x = 587,368.53 × 244,353.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,629.42x = 143,525,284,437.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,525,284,437.41/425,629.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,207.15

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