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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,147.17, 588,063.12 and 244,731.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,147.17, 588,063.12 and 244,731.20 is: 337,717.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,147.17 : 588,063.12 = 244,731.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,147.17/588,063.12 = 244,731.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,147.17x = 588,063.12 × 244,731.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,147.17x = 143,917,393,033.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,917,393,033.34/426,147.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,717.58

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