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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,718.68, 587,576.85 and 244,554.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,718.68, 587,576.85 and 244,554.89 is: 337,534.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,718.68 : 587,576.85 = 244,554.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,718.68/587,576.85 = 244,554.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,718.68x = 587,576.85 × 244,554.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,718.68x = 143,694,791,918.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,694,791,918.30/425,718.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,534.62

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