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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,965.12, 587,858.72 and 244,735.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,965.12, 587,858.72 and 244,735.04 is: 337,749.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,965.12 : 587,858.72 = 244,735.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,965.12/587,858.72 = 244,735.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,965.12x = 587,858.72 × 244,735.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,965.12x = 143,869,627,353.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,869,627,353.55/425,965.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,749.78

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