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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,151.98, 588,190.37 and 244,969.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,151.98, 588,190.37 and 244,969.02 is: 338,115.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,151.98 : 588,190.37 = 244,969.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,151.98/588,190.37 = 244,969.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,151.98x = 588,190.37 × 244,969.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,151.98x = 144,088,417,287.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,088,417,287.49/426,151.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,115.10

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