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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,134.17, 588,045.18 and 244,718.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,134.17, 588,045.18 and 244,718.20 is: 337,699.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,134.17 : 588,045.18 = 244,718.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,134.17/588,045.18 = 244,718.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,134.17x = 588,045.18 × 244,718.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,134.17x = 143,905,357,968.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,905,357,968.28/426,134.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,699.65

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