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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,052.53, 588,004.56 and 244,764.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,052.53, 588,004.56 and 244,764.12 is: 337,804.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,052.53 : 588,004.56 = 244,764.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,052.53/588,004.56 = 244,764.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,052.53x = 588,004.56 × 244,764.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,052.53x = 143,922,418,684.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,922,418,684.39/426,052.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,804.40

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