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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,067.59, 588,008.40 and 244,814.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,067.59, 588,008.40 and 244,814.49 is: 337,864.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,067.59 : 588,008.40 = 244,814.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,067.59/588,008.40 = 244,814.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,067.59x = 588,008.40 × 244,814.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,067.59x = 143,952,976,561.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,952,976,561.72/426,067.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,864.18

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