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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,146.02, 588,114.75 and 244,921.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,146.02, 588,114.75 and 244,921.21 is: 338,010.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,146.02 : 588,114.75 = 244,921.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,146.02/588,114.75 = 244,921.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,146.02x = 588,114.75 × 244,921.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,146.02x = 144,041,776,188.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,041,776,188.85/426,146.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,010.38

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