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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,148.88, 588,186.11 and 244,965.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,148.88, 588,186.11 and 244,965.92 is: 338,110.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,148.88 : 588,186.11 = 244,965.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,148.88/588,186.11 = 244,965.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,148.88x = 588,186.11 × 244,965.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,148.88x = 144,085,547,401.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,085,547,401.61/426,148.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,110.82

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