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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,141.70, 588,108.72 and 244,916.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,141.70, 588,108.72 and 244,916.86 is: 338,004.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,141.70 : 588,108.72 = 244,916.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,141.70/588,108.72 = 244,916.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,141.70x = 588,108.72 × 244,916.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,141.70x = 144,037,741,041.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,037,741,041.02/426,141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,004.33

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