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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,848.53, 587,684.09 and 244,596.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,848.53, 587,684.09 and 244,596.81 is: 337,551.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,848.53 : 587,684.09 = 244,596.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,848.53/587,684.09 = 244,596.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,848.53x = 587,684.09 × 244,596.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,848.53x = 143,745,653,701.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,745,653,701.75/425,848.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,551.13

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