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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,811.15, 587,599.60 and 244,395.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,811.15, 587,599.60 and 244,395.39 is: 337,254.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,811.15 : 587,599.60 = 244,395.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,811.15/587,599.60 = 244,395.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,811.15x = 587,599.60 × 244,395.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,811.15x = 143,606,633,405.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,606,633,405.84/425,811.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,254.28

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