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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,969.54, 587,818.17 and 244,553.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,969.54, 587,818.17 and 244,553.79 is: 337,472.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,969.54 : 587,818.17 = 244,553.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,969.54/587,818.17 = 244,553.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,969.54x = 587,818.17 × 244,553.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,969.54x = 143,753,161,304.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,753,161,304.36/425,969.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,472.87

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