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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,783.25, 587,554.06 and 244,367.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,783.25, 587,554.06 and 244,367.50 is: 337,211.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,783.25 : 587,554.06 = 244,367.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,783.25/587,554.06 = 244,367.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,783.25x = 587,554.06 × 244,367.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,783.25x = 143,579,116,757.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,579,116,757.05/425,783.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,211.75

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