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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,066.75, 587,990.88 and 244,835.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,066.75, 587,990.88 and 244,835.46 is: 337,883.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,066.75 : 587,990.88 = 244,835.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,066.75/587,990.88 = 244,835.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,066.75x = 587,990.88 × 244,835.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,066.75x = 143,961,017,580.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,961,017,580.61/426,066.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,883.72

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