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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,146.52, 588,115.44 and 244,921.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,146.52, 588,115.44 and 244,921.71 is: 338,011.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,146.52 : 588,115.44 = 244,921.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,146.52/588,115.44 = 244,921.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,146.52x = 588,115.44 × 244,921.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,146.52x = 144,042,239,242.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,042,239,242.20/426,146.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,011.07

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