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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,152.10, 588,118.41 and 244,922.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,152.10, 588,118.41 and 244,922.70 is: 338,009.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,152.10 : 588,118.41 = 244,922.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,152.10/588,118.41 = 244,922.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,152.10x = 588,118.41 × 244,922.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,152.10x = 144,043,548,896.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,043,548,896.91/426,152.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,009.71

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