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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,150.18, 588,067.26 and 244,734.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,150.18, 588,067.26 and 244,734.20 is: 337,721.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,150.18 : 588,067.26 = 244,734.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,150.18/588,067.26 = 244,734.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,150.18x = 588,067.26 × 244,734.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,150.18x = 143,920,170,422.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,920,170,422.29/426,150.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,721.72

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