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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,793.78, 587,568.57 and 244,378.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,793.78, 587,568.57 and 244,378.02 is: 337,226.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,793.78 : 587,568.57 = 244,378.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,793.78/587,568.57 = 244,378.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,793.78x = 587,568.57 × 244,378.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,793.78x = 143,588,843,750.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,588,843,750.83/425,793.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,226.26

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