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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,968.79, 587,817.14 and 244,553.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,968.79, 587,817.14 and 244,553.04 is: 337,471.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,968.79 : 587,817.14 = 244,553.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,968.79/587,817.14 = 244,553.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,968.79x = 587,817.14 × 244,553.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,968.79x = 143,752,467,328.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,752,467,328.34/425,968.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,471.83

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