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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,070.26, 587,995.71 and 244,838.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,070.26, 587,995.71 and 244,838.96 is: 337,888.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,070.26 : 587,995.71 = 244,838.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,070.26/587,995.71 = 244,838.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,070.26x = 587,995.71 × 244,838.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,070.26x = 143,964,258,120.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,964,258,120.86/426,070.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,888.54

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