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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,147.29, 588,183.90 and 244,964.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,147.29, 588,183.90 and 244,964.33 is: 338,108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,147.29 : 588,183.90 = 244,964.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,147.29/588,183.90 = 244,964.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,147.29x = 588,183.90 × 244,964.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,147.29x = 144,084,072,957.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,084,072,957.98/426,147.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,108.63

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