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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,156.66, 588,196.86 and 244,973.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,156.66, 588,196.86 and 244,973.70 is: 338,121.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,156.66 : 588,196.86 = 244,973.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,156.66/588,196.86 = 244,973.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,156.66x = 588,196.86 × 244,973.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,156.66x = 144,092,761,122.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,092,761,122.58/426,156.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338,121.58

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