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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,740.18, 587,606.52 and 244,576.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,740.18, 587,606.52 and 244,576.48 is: 337,564.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,740.18 : 587,606.52 = 244,576.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,740.18/587,606.52 = 244,576.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,740.18x = 587,606.52 × 244,576.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,740.18x = 143,714,734,286.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,714,734,286.65/425,740.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,564.41

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