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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,143.06, 588,110.62 and 244,918.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,143.06, 588,110.62 and 244,918.22 is: 338,006.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,143.06 : 588,110.62 = 244,918.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,143.06/588,110.62 = 244,918.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,143.06x = 588,110.62 × 244,918.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,143.06x = 144,039,006,213.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,039,006,213.50/426,143.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,006.22

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