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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,103.84, 588,003.60 and 244,688.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,103.84, 588,003.60 and 244,688.16 is: 337,658.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,103.84 : 588,003.60 = 244,688.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,103.84/588,003.60 = 244,688.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,103.84x = 588,003.60 × 244,688.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,103.84x = 143,877,518,957.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,877,518,957.38/426,103.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,658.35

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