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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,813.73, 587,603.13 and 244,397.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,813.73, 587,603.13 and 244,397.96 is: 337,257.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,813.73 : 587,603.13 = 244,397.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,813.73/587,603.13 = 244,397.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,813.73x = 587,603.13 × 244,397.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,813.73x = 143,609,003,323.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,609,003,323.60/425,813.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,257.80

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