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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,005.85, 587,916.60 and 244,776.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,005.85, 587,916.60 and 244,776.45 is: 337,807.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,005.85 : 587,916.60 = 244,776.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,005.85/587,916.60 = 244,776.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,005.85x = 587,916.60 × 244,776.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,005.85x = 143,908,138,244.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,908,138,244.07/426,005.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,807.89

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