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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,662.32, 587,413.81 and 244,385.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,662.32, 587,413.81 and 244,385.94 is: 337,252.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,662.32 : 587,413.81 = 244,385.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,662.32/587,413.81 = 244,385.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,662.32x = 587,413.81 × 244,385.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,662.32x = 143,555,676,125.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,555,676,125.83/425,662.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,252.49

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