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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,156.60, 588,124.62 and 244,927.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,156.60, 588,124.62 and 244,927.20 is: 338,015.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,156.60 : 588,124.62 = 244,927.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,156.60/588,124.62 = 244,927.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,156.60x = 588,124.62 × 244,927.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,156.60x = 144,047,716,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,047,716,427.66/426,156.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,015.92

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