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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,788.70, 587,561.57 and 244,372.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,788.70, 587,561.57 and 244,372.94 is: 337,219.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,788.70 : 587,561.57 = 244,372.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,788.70/587,561.57 = 244,372.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,788.70x = 587,561.57 × 244,372.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,788.70x = 143,584,144,132.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,584,144,132.24/425,788.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,219.24

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