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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,154.02, 588,125.82 and 244,929.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,154.02, 588,125.82 and 244,929.24 is: 338,021.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,154.02 : 588,125.82 = 244,929.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,154.02/588,125.82 = 244,929.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,154.02x = 588,125.82 × 244,929.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,154.02x = 144,049,210,116.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,049,210,116.98/426,154.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,021.47

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