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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,155.02, 588,127.20 and 244,930.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,155.02, 588,127.20 and 244,930.24 is: 338,022.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,155.02 : 588,127.20 = 244,930.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,155.02/588,127.20 = 244,930.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,155.02x = 588,127.20 × 244,930.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,155.02x = 144,050,136,246.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,050,136,246.53/426,155.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,022.85

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