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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,136.18, 588,101.13 and 244,911.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,136.18, 588,101.13 and 244,911.34 is: 337,996.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,136.18 : 588,101.13 = 244,911.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,136.18/588,101.13 = 244,911.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,136.18x = 588,101.13 × 244,911.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,136.18x = 144,032,631,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,032,631,638.75/426,136.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,996.72

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