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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,885.37, 587,720.64 and 244,608.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,885.37, 587,720.64 and 244,608.99 is: 337,559.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,885.37 : 587,720.64 = 244,608.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,885.37/587,720.64 = 244,608.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,885.37x = 587,720.64 × 244,608.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,885.37x = 143,761,752,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,761,752,152.55/425,885.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,559.73

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