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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,053.32, 587,988.72 and 244,800.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,053.32, 587,988.72 and 244,800.23 is: 337,844.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,053.32 : 587,988.72 = 244,800.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,053.32/587,988.72 = 244,800.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,053.32x = 587,988.72 × 244,800.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,053.32x = 143,939,770,953.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,939,770,953.46/426,053.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,844.50

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