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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,811.72, 587,600.38 and 244,395.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,811.72, 587,600.38 and 244,395.96 is: 337,255.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,811.72 : 587,600.38 = 244,395.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,811.72/587,600.38 = 244,395.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,811.72x = 587,600.38 × 244,395.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,811.72x = 143,607,158,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,607,158,966.47/425,811.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,255.06

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