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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,140.70, 588,107.34 and 244,915.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,140.70, 588,107.34 and 244,915.86 is: 338,002.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,140.70 : 588,107.34 = 244,915.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,140.70/588,107.34 = 244,915.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,140.70x = 588,107.34 × 244,915.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,140.70x = 144,036,814,948.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,036,814,948.41/426,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,002.95

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