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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,149.16, 588,186.50 and 244,966.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,149.16, 588,186.50 and 244,966.20 is: 338,111.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,149.16 : 588,186.50 = 244,966.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,149.16/588,186.50 = 244,966.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,149.16x = 588,186.50 × 244,966.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,149.16x = 144,085,810,571.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,085,810,571.47/426,149.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,111.22

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