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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,896.40, 587,735.79 and 244,620.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,896.40, 587,735.79 and 244,620.02 is: 337,574.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,896.40 : 587,735.79 = 244,620.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,896.40/587,735.79 = 244,620.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,896.40x = 587,735.79 × 244,620.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,896.40x = 143,771,940,704.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,771,940,704.52/425,896.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,574.91

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