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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,137.69, 588,103.20 and 244,912.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,137.69, 588,103.20 and 244,912.84 is: 337,998.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,137.69 : 588,103.20 = 244,912.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,137.69/588,103.20 = 244,912.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,137.69x = 588,103.20 × 244,912.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,137.69x = 144,034,020,760.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,034,020,760.01/426,137.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,998.79

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