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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,847.27, 587,682.36 and 244,595.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,847.27, 587,682.36 and 244,595.56 is: 337,549.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,847.27 : 587,682.36 = 244,595.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,847.27/587,682.36 = 244,595.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,847.27x = 587,682.36 × 244,595.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,847.27x = 143,744,495,946.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,744,495,946.32/425,847.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,549.41

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