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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,147.02, 588,116.13 and 244,922.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,147.02, 588,116.13 and 244,922.21 is: 338,011.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,147.02 : 588,116.13 = 244,922.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,147.02/588,116.13 = 244,922.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,147.02x = 588,116.13 × 244,922.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,147.02x = 144,042,702,296.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,042,702,296.25/426,147.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,011.76

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