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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,966.12, 587,860.10 and 244,736.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,966.12, 587,860.10 and 244,736.04 is: 337,751.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,966.12 : 587,860.10 = 244,736.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,966.12/587,860.10 = 244,736.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,966.12x = 587,860.10 × 244,736.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,966.12x = 143,870,552,948.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,870,552,948.00/425,966.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,751.16

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