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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,145.17, 588,060.36 and 244,729.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,145.17, 588,060.36 and 244,729.20 is: 337,714.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,145.17 : 588,060.36 = 244,729.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,145.17/588,060.36 = 244,729.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,145.17x = 588,060.36 × 244,729.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,145.17x = 143,915,541,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,915,541,454.51/426,145.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,714.82

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