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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,739.98, 587,606.30 and 244,576.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,739.98, 587,606.30 and 244,576.19 is: 337,564.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,739.98 : 587,606.30 = 244,576.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,739.98/587,606.30 = 244,576.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,739.98x = 587,606.30 × 244,576.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,739.98x = 143,714,511,237.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,714,511,237.29/425,739.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,564.05

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