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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,658.69, 587,408.81 and 244,382.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,658.69, 587,408.81 and 244,382.31 is: 337,247.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,658.69 : 587,408.81 = 244,382.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,658.69/587,408.81 = 244,382.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,658.69x = 587,408.81 × 244,382.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,658.69x = 143,552,320,680.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,552,320,680.24/425,658.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,247.48

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