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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425,977.04, 587,828.52 and 244,561.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425,977.04, 587,828.52 and 244,561.26 is: 337,483.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425,977.04 : 587,828.52 = 244,561.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425,977.04/587,828.52 = 244,561.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425,977.04x = 587,828.52 × 244,561.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425,977.04x = 143,760,083,515.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,760,083,515.14/425,977.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,483.17

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