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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,113.84, 588,017.40 and 244,698.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,113.84, 588,017.40 and 244,698.12 is: 337,672.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,113.84 : 588,017.40 = 244,698.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,113.84/588,017.40 = 244,698.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,113.84x = 588,017.40 × 244,698.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,113.84x = 143,886,752,307.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,886,752,307.29/426,113.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,672.09

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