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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,145.02, 588,113.37 and 244,920.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,145.02, 588,113.37 and 244,920.21 is: 338,009.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,145.02 : 588,113.37 = 244,920.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,145.02/588,113.37 = 244,920.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,145.02x = 588,113.37 × 244,920.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,145.02x = 144,040,850,084.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,040,850,084.21/426,145.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,009.00

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