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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,055.32, 587,991.48 and 244,802.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,055.32, 587,991.48 and 244,802.23 is: 337,847.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,055.32 : 587,991.48 = 244,802.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,055.32/587,991.48 = 244,802.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,055.32x = 587,991.48 × 244,802.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,055.32x = 143,941,625,525.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,941,625,525.00/426,055.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,847.27

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