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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,967.12, 587,861.48 and 244,737.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,967.12, 587,861.48 and 244,737.04 is: 337,752.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,967.12 : 587,861.48 = 244,737.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,967.12/587,861.48 = 244,737.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,967.12x = 587,861.48 × 244,737.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,967.12x = 143,871,478,545.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,871,478,545.22/425,967.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,752.54

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