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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,659.63, 587,410.10 and 244,383.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,659.63, 587,410.10 and 244,383.25 is: 337,248.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,659.63 : 587,410.10 = 244,383.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,659.63/587,410.10 = 244,383.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,659.63x = 587,410.10 × 244,383.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,659.63x = 143,553,186,630.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,553,186,630.38/425,659.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,248.77

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