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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,156.04, 588,195.98 and 244,973.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,156.04, 588,195.98 and 244,973.08 is: 338,120.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,156.04 : 588,195.98 = 244,973.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,156.04/588,195.98 = 244,973.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,156.04x = 588,195.98 × 244,973.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,156.04x = 144,092,180,864.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,092,180,864.22/426,156.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,120.71

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