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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,146.69, 588,183.08 and 244,963.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,146.69, 588,183.08 and 244,963.73 is: 338,107.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,146.69 : 588,183.08 = 244,963.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,146.69/588,183.08 = 244,963.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,146.69x = 588,183.08 × 244,963.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,146.69x = 144,083,521,199.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,083,521,199.69/426,146.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,107.80

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