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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,802.72, 587,580.86 and 244,386.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,802.72, 587,580.86 and 244,386.94 is: 337,238.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,802.72 : 587,580.86 = 244,386.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,802.72/587,580.86 = 244,386.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,802.72x = 587,580.86 × 244,386.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,802.72x = 143,597,088,377.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,597,088,377.97/425,802.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,238.54

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