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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,908.06, 587,753.62 and 244,655.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,908.06, 587,753.62 and 244,655.10 is: 337,624.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,908.06 : 587,753.62 = 244,655.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,908.06/587,753.62 = 244,655.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,908.06x = 587,753.62 × 244,655.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,908.06x = 143,796,920,064.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,796,920,064.82/425,908.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,624.32

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