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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,147.20, 588,183.78 and 244,964.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,147.20, 588,183.78 and 244,964.24 is: 338,108.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,147.20 : 588,183.78 = 244,964.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,147.20/588,183.78 = 244,964.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,147.20x = 588,183.78 × 244,964.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,147.20x = 144,083,989,707.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,083,989,707.11/426,147.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,108.50

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