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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,149.52, 588,119.58 and 244,924.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,149.52, 588,119.58 and 244,924.71 is: 338,015.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,149.52 : 588,119.58 = 244,924.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,149.52/588,119.58 = 244,924.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,149.52x = 588,119.58 × 244,924.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,149.52x = 144,045,017,576.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,045,017,576.82/426,149.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,015.21

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