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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,056.31, 587,992.86 and 244,803.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,056.31, 587,992.86 and 244,803.24 is: 337,848.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,056.31 : 587,992.86 = 244,803.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,056.31/587,992.86 = 244,803.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,056.31x = 587,992.86 × 244,803.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,056.31x = 143,942,557,224.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,942,557,224.87/426,056.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,848.67

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