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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,146.17, 588,061.74 and 244,730.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,146.17, 588,061.74 and 244,730.20 is: 337,716.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,146.17 : 588,061.74 = 244,730.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,146.17/588,061.74 = 244,730.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,146.17x = 588,061.74 × 244,730.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,146.17x = 143,916,467,242.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,916,467,242.55/426,146.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,716.20

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