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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,719.18, 587,577.54 and 244,555.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,719.18, 587,577.54 and 244,555.39 is: 337,535.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,719.18 : 587,577.54 = 244,555.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,719.18/587,577.54 = 244,555.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,719.18x = 587,577.54 × 244,555.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,719.18x = 143,695,254,449.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,695,254,449.94/425,719.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,535.31

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