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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,783.63, 587,554.58 and 244,367.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,783.63, 587,554.58 and 244,367.87 is: 337,212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,783.63 : 587,554.58 = 244,367.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,783.63/587,554.58 = 244,367.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,783.63x = 587,554.58 × 244,367.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,783.63x = 143,579,463,303.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,579,463,303.15/425,783.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,212.27

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