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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,782.25, 587,552.69 and 244,366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,782.25, 587,552.69 and 244,366.50 is: 337,210.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,782.25 : 587,552.69 = 244,366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,782.25/587,552.69 = 244,366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,782.25x = 587,552.69 × 244,366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,782.25x = 143,578,193,199.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,578,193,199.05/425,782.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,210.38

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