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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,148.04, 588,184.94 and 244,965.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,148.04, 588,184.94 and 244,965.08 is: 338,109.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,148.04 : 588,184.94 = 244,965.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,148.04/588,184.94 = 244,965.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,148.04x = 588,184.94 × 244,965.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,148.04x = 144,084,766,716.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,084,766,716.15/426,148.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,109.66

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