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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,135.42, 588,046.91 and 244,719.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,135.42, 588,046.91 and 244,719.45 is: 337,701.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,135.42 : 588,046.91 = 244,719.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,135.42/588,046.91 = 244,719.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,135.42x = 588,046.91 × 244,719.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,135.42x = 143,906,515,165.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,906,515,165.80/426,135.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,701.37

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