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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,155.18, 588,074.16 and 244,739.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,155.18, 588,074.16 and 244,739.20 is: 337,728.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,155.18 : 588,074.16 = 244,739.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,155.18/588,074.16 = 244,739.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,155.18x = 588,074.16 × 244,739.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,155.18x = 143,924,799,459.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,924,799,459.07/426,155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,728.62

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