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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,852.21, 587,711.36 and 244,599.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,852.21, 587,711.36 and 244,599.12 is: 337,567.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,852.21 : 587,711.36 = 244,599.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,852.21/587,711.36 = 244,599.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,852.21x = 587,711.36 × 244,599.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,852.21x = 143,753,682,081.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,753,682,081.50/425,852.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,567.07

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