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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,152.35, 588,118.76 and 244,922.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,152.35, 588,118.76 and 244,922.95 is: 338,010.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,152.35 : 588,118.76 = 244,922.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,152.35/588,118.76 = 244,922.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,152.35x = 588,118.76 × 244,922.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,152.35x = 144,043,780,424.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,043,780,424.93/426,152.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,010.06

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