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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,969.79, 587,818.51 and 244,554.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,969.79, 587,818.51 and 244,554.04 is: 337,473.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,969.79 : 587,818.51 = 244,554.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,969.79/587,818.51 = 244,554.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,969.79x = 587,818.51 × 244,554.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,969.79x = 143,753,391,407.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,753,391,407.28/425,969.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,473.21

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