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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,137.18, 588,102.50 and 244,912.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,137.18, 588,102.50 and 244,912.34 is: 337,998.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,137.18 : 588,102.50 = 244,912.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,137.18/588,102.50 = 244,912.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,137.18x = 588,102.50 × 244,912.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,137.18x = 144,033,557,106.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,033,557,106.62/426,137.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,998.10

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