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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,665.32, 587,417.94 and 244,388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,665.32, 587,417.94 and 244,388.94 is: 337,256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,665.32 : 587,417.94 = 244,388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,665.32/587,417.94 = 244,388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,665.32x = 587,417.94 × 244,388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,665.32x = 143,558,447,693.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,558,447,693.58/425,665.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,256.62

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