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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,762.48, 587,591.64 and 244,498.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,762.48, 587,591.64 and 244,498.16 is: 337,430.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,762.48 : 587,591.64 = 244,498.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,762.48/587,591.64 = 244,498.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,762.48x = 587,591.64 × 244,498.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,762.48x = 143,665,074,811.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,665,074,811.38/425,762.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,430.10

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