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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,105.84, 588,006.36 and 244,690.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,105.84, 588,006.36 and 244,690.16 is: 337,661.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,105.84 : 588,006.36 = 244,690.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,105.84/588,006.36 = 244,690.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,105.84x = 588,006.36 × 244,690.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,105.84x = 143,879,370,309.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,879,370,309.42/426,105.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,661.11

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