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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,966.09, 587,813.42 and 244,550.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,966.09, 587,813.42 and 244,550.33 is: 337,468.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,966.09 : 587,813.42 = 244,550.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,966.09/587,813.42 = 244,550.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,966.09x = 587,813.42 × 244,550.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,966.09x = 143,749,965,839.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,749,965,839.43/425,966.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,468.10

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