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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,813.25, 587,602.49 and 244,397.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,813.25, 587,602.49 and 244,397.49 is: 337,257.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,813.25 : 587,602.49 = 244,397.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,813.25/587,602.49 = 244,397.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,813.25x = 587,602.49 × 244,397.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,813.25x = 143,608,570,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,608,570,248.25/425,813.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,257.16

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