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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,050.90, 588,002.32 and 244,762.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,050.90, 588,002.32 and 244,762.50 is: 337,802.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,050.90 : 588,002.32 = 244,762.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,050.90/588,002.32 = 244,762.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,050.90x = 588,002.32 × 244,762.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,050.90x = 143,920,917,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,920,917,849/426,050.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,802.17

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