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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,150.52, 588,120.96 and 244,925.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,150.52, 588,120.96 and 244,925.71 is: 338,016.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,150.52 : 588,120.96 = 244,925.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,150.52/588,120.96 = 244,925.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,150.52x = 588,120.96 × 244,925.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,150.52x = 144,045,943,693.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,045,943,693.88/426,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,016.59

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