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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,142.06, 588,109.24 and 244,917.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,142.06, 588,109.24 and 244,917.22 is: 338,004.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,142.06 : 588,109.24 = 244,917.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,142.06/588,109.24 = 244,917.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,142.06x = 588,109.24 × 244,917.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,142.06x = 144,038,080,117.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,038,080,117.11/426,142.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,004.84

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