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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,965.27, 587,812.30 and 244,549.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,965.27, 587,812.30 and 244,549.52 is: 337,466.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,965.27 : 587,812.30 = 244,549.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,965.27/587,812.30 = 244,549.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,965.27x = 587,812.30 × 244,549.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,965.27x = 143,749,215,815.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,749,215,815.10/425,965.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,466.99

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