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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,792.78, 587,567.19 and 244,377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,792.78, 587,567.19 and 244,377.02 is: 337,224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,792.78 : 587,567.19 = 244,377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,792.78/587,567.19 = 244,377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,792.78x = 587,567.19 × 244,377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,792.78x = 143,587,918,941.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,587,918,941.97/425,792.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,224.88

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