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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,151.52, 588,122.34 and 244,926.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,151.52, 588,122.34 and 244,926.71 is: 338,017.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,151.52 : 588,122.34 = 244,926.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,151.52/588,122.34 = 244,926.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,151.52x = 588,122.34 × 244,926.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,151.52x = 144,046,869,813.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,046,869,813.70/426,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,017.97

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