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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,145.69, 588,181.70 and 244,962.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,145.69, 588,181.70 and 244,962.73 is: 338,106.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,145.69 : 588,181.70 = 244,962.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,145.69/588,181.70 = 244,962.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,145.69x = 588,181.70 × 244,962.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,145.69x = 144,082,596,315.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,082,596,315.68/426,145.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,106.43

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