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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,155.10, 588,122.55 and 244,925.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,155.10, 588,122.55 and 244,925.70 is: 338,013.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,155.10 : 588,122.55 = 244,925.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,155.10/588,122.55 = 244,925.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,155.10x = 588,122.55 × 244,925.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,155.10x = 144,046,327,244.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,046,327,244.54/426,155.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,013.85

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