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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,133.17, 588,043.80 and 244,717.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,133.17, 588,043.80 and 244,717.20 is: 337,698.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,133.17 : 588,043.80 = 244,717.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,133.17/588,043.80 = 244,717.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,133.17x = 588,043.80 × 244,717.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,133.17x = 143,904,432,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,904,432,213.36/426,133.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,698.27

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