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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,156.18, 588,075.54 and 244,740.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,156.18, 588,075.54 and 244,740.20 is: 337,730.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,156.18 : 588,075.54 = 244,740.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,156.18/588,075.54 = 244,740.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,156.18x = 588,075.54 × 244,740.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,156.18x = 143,925,725,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,925,725,274.71/426,156.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337,730.00

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