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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,139.18, 588,105.26 and 244,914.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,139.18, 588,105.26 and 244,914.34 is: 338,000.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,139.18 : 588,105.26 = 244,914.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,139.18/588,105.26 = 244,914.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,139.18x = 588,105.26 × 244,914.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,139.18x = 144,035,411,603.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,035,411,603.43/426,139.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,000.87

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