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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,853.72, 587,713.44 and 244,600.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,853.72, 587,713.44 and 244,600.62 is: 337,569.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,853.72 : 587,713.44 = 244,600.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,853.72/587,713.44 = 244,600.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,853.72x = 587,713.44 × 244,600.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,853.72x = 143,755,071,806.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,755,071,806.33/425,853.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,569.13

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