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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,659.50, 587,409.93 and 244,383.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,659.50, 587,409.93 and 244,383.12 is: 337,248.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,659.50 : 587,409.93 = 244,383.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,659.50/587,409.93 = 244,383.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,659.50x = 587,409.93 × 244,383.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,659.50x = 143,553,071,658.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,553,071,658.99/425,659.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,248.60

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