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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,783, 587,553.72 and 244,367.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,783, 587,553.72 and 244,367.25 is: 337,211.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,783 : 587,553.72 = 244,367.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,783/587,553.72 = 244,367.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,783x = 587,553.72 × 244,367.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,783x = 143,578,886,783.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,578,886,783.67/425,783
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,211.41

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