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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,741.52, 587,459.34 and 244,461.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,741.52, 587,459.34 and 244,461.36 is: 337,319.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,741.52 : 587,459.34 = 244,461.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,741.52/587,459.34 = 244,461.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,741.52x = 587,459.34 × 244,461.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,741.52x = 143,611,109,201.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,611,109,201.10/425,741.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,319.95

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