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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,658.88, 587,409.06 and 244,382.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,658.88, 587,409.06 and 244,382.50 is: 337,247.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,658.88 : 587,409.06 = 244,382.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,658.88/587,409.06 = 244,382.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,658.88x = 587,409.06 × 244,382.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,658.88x = 143,552,494,053.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,552,494,053.36/425,658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,247.74

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