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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,151.10, 588,117.03 and 244,921.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,151.10, 588,117.03 and 244,921.70 is: 338,008.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,151.10 : 588,117.03 = 244,921.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,151.10/588,117.03 = 244,921.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,151.10x = 588,117.03 × 244,921.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,151.10x = 144,042,622,786.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,042,622,786.55/426,151.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,008.33

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