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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,151.17, 588,068.64 and 244,735.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,151.17, 588,068.64 and 244,735.20 is: 337,723.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,151.17 : 588,068.64 = 244,735.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,151.17/588,068.64 = 244,735.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,151.17x = 588,068.64 × 244,735.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,151.17x = 143,921,096,224.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,921,096,224.13/426,151.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,723.10

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