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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,047.39, 587,997.48 and 244,758.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,047.39, 587,997.48 and 244,758.98 is: 337,797.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,047.39 : 587,997.48 = 244,758.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,047.39/587,997.48 = 244,758.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,047.39x = 587,997.48 × 244,758.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,047.39x = 143,917,664,458.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,917,664,458.44/426,047.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,797.31

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