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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,156.10, 588,123.93 and 244,926.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,156.10, 588,123.93 and 244,926.70 is: 338,015.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,156.10 : 588,123.93 = 244,926.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,156.10/588,123.93 = 244,926.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,156.10x = 588,123.93 × 244,926.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,156.10x = 144,047,253,365.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,047,253,365.93/426,156.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,015.23

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