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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,149.35, 588,186.74 and 244,966.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,149.35, 588,186.74 and 244,966.39 is: 338,111.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,149.35 : 588,186.74 = 244,966.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,149.35/588,186.74 = 244,966.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,149.35x = 588,186.74 × 244,966.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,149.35x = 144,085,981,485.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,085,981,485.62/426,149.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,111.47

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